“If I would expect better spiritual conditions to serve, I would not have started until the present moment.”

“I have learned that I cannot see into a person's heart to know his spiritual condition. All I can do is tell the jagged tale of my own spiritual journey and declare that my life has been the better for having followed Christ.”

“If I looked into your face / expecting a word or a laugh on the old conditions, / it would not be a friend who met my eye”

“No, mademoiselle, I would not like to see the children's menu. I have no doubt that the children's menu itself tastes better than the meals on it. I would like to order à la carte. Or don't you serve fish to minors?”

“I think after Christmas would be better for publication: I am hardly a Christmas present.”

“So, on top of the betrayal, I got to feel ashamed. I got to hate myself, when the rage of Medea would have served me better; but I was ever a stranger to rage.”