“God, let me remember all good losers.”

“O God, help me to win, but in thy wisdom if thou willest me not to win, then O God, make me a good loser.”

“If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself alone. For God hath made all men to enjoy felicity and constancy of good.”

“Part of me suspects that I'm a loser, and the other part of me thinks I'm God Almighty.”

“How will you be remembered? As a loner and a loser.”

“This is me, God! Elisa. I once saw you in all the world. But the world is dark now, Lord. Full. Full of darkness. Close your eyes for a moment, God, and let me sing to you. Let me remember that you are here. Here in the notes. Smiling down as I play for you. Just this moment, God, let me sing to you. And maybe in the song, I will forget whether I am singing to you, or you are singing to me . . . ”