“Whatever you do, protect those you care for. Without them, life is more miserable than you can imagine.”
“Don't worry about him," Nana would assure them. "Michael will do more in his life than you can ever imagine.”
“One of the cruelest things you can do to another person is pretend you care about them more than you really do.”
“I am sorry I was not there sooner. Please believe me. I will always do whatever it takes to protect you. I cannot live without you. Without you, there is no life for me.”
“They live forever. But many of them are even more lonely and miserable than we are. Why do you think they bother with us? We teach them life's value.”
“He pauses and takes a deep breath. "I love you Anastasia. I will do everything in my power to protect you. I cannot imagine my life without you.”