“Long ago, among other lies they were taught that silence was bravery.”

“War is brutish, inglorious, and a terrible waste... The only redeeming factors were my comrades' incredible bravery and their devotion to each other. Marine Corps training taught us to kill efficiently and to try to survive. But it also taught us loyalty to each other - and love. That espirit de corps sustained us.”

“A book, I was taught long ago in English class, is a living and breathing document that grows richer with each new reading.”

“Bravery shared doesn't act like bravado among her own.”

“Long ago she had thought bravery equaled wandering, the power was in the journey. Now she knew that, for her, it took no courage to leave; strength came from returning. Strength lay in staying.”

“Esk felt that bravery was called for, but on a night like this bravery lasted only as long as a candle stayed alight.”