“Don't believe anything you read on the net. Except this. Well, including this, I suppose.”

“You can't believe anything I say--including that last statement.”

“I shouldn't believe anything I say, if I were you-and that includes what I just told you.”

“...don't read anything except what destroys the insulation between yourself and your experience...”

“Anything can hurt you, Harper. Even things you're supposed to be able to count on can hurt you.""These things you speak of, do they include how we're supposed to rely on mothers and fathers never to die or leave us alone?""Exactly, but that's life, Harper. Nothing is guaranteed.""You're right.""But I can promise you that I would never intentionally hurt you and, although a promise is not a guarantee, it is still a promise and you can ask anyone I know, I'm good on my word.""I don't know why but I believe you.”

“My ego doesn't need soothing. I don't want him soothing anything of mine, including you.”