“So much saintlike patience cannot be good for anyone.”

“Dear me. Such harsh truths so early in the morning cannot be good for the digestion.”

“Patience, grasshopper," said Maia. "Good things come to those who wait.""I always thought that was 'Good things come to those who do the wave,'" said Simon. "No wonder I've been so confused all my life.”

“Will you come with me? For I cannot wait to share the world with you, Jem. There is so much to see.”

“You never really hate anyone as much as someone you cared about once.”

“Unfortunately, you never really hate anyone as much as someone you cared about once.”

“Goodness, my nose is enormous,' she exclaimed. 'Why didn't anyone tell me?”