“The truth is always simpler than you can imagine.”

“Mortals have always exaggerated the difference between hate and love. Both come from the heart. You can never hate strongly unless you have loved strongly.”

“People are responsible for their actions, but not the fruits of their actions. Always do what you think is right, but don't worry if good does not always come from what you do.”

“There's only one sun," Alison said with feeling. "It's always the same, but it's always the best. Do you know what I mean?”

“When you do something because you're angry, you almost always do the wrong thing.”

“I am a vampire, and that is the truth.”

“You can never hate strongly unless you have loved strongly.”