“My capacity for happiness," he added, "you could fit into a matchbox without taking out the matches first”
“Better to be a first-class matchbox than a second-class match.”
“If you gave [Jerry] Falwell an enema he could be buried in a matchbox.”
“I felt a Cleaving in my Mind—As if my Brain had split—I tried to match it—Seam by Seam—But could not make it fit.”
“I regret I didn't wear a jacket, or I'd give it to you.""I still have my wings. It wouldn't fit.""I'd carry them for you.""They're attached to the dress. It was the only way I could get them to stay."He squeezed my hand, tone mischievous. "In that case, I'd be especially happy to carry the wings.""Sam!""It wouldn't be the first time I've seen you without clothes.""Sam!”
“The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists of the chance without the capacity.”