“And in the end, children; Art prevailed over the cruel, dumb-fuckers.”

“The stars were withdrawn, small, giving no light, unlike other nights when they seemed to hang large from the sky ready to be reached for and taken into our hands.”

“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Are you overdone yet?”

“Being able to resolve conflicts peacefully is one of the greatest strengths we can give our children.”

“What I mean is, things like that happen. They may seem might cruel and unfair, but that's how life is a part of the time. But that isn't the only way life is. A part of the time, it's mighty good. And a man can't afford to waste all the good part, worrying about the bad parts. That makes it all bad”

“Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else.”

“[I]f we can bring our children understanding, comfort, and hopefulness when they need this kind of support, then they are more likely to grow into adults who can find these resources within themselves later on. (from the introduction)”