“When you have developed a relationship with yourself, you can begin to take on the world.”

“Remembering to be conscious is the beginning of inner peace and freedom.”

“You are only free when your happiness is not dictated by your needs.”

“Life didn't come with a fool-proof manual.”

“You have the blade!" she hissed. "You.""I'm really sorry," said Jake. "Is that against school rules?""Don't do the banter thing," moaned Isabella. "Let's run.”

“A real relationship doesn't properly begin until the NRE burns away. That's when you have to start dealing with this person as an all-around human being, replete with irritating little habits. When disillusion sets in, love can begin.”

“I'm freezing," moaned Isabella. "I shall freeze to death.""Cheer up, my southern flower." Jake hauled on the oars. "This was your brilliant idea. Anyway, you can die spectacularly of pneumonia, and someone will write a great tragic opera about you."Isabella gave him a teeth-chattering grimace, but her expression turned dreamy and distant as if she was already imagining her last heart-rending aria. Cassie cleared her throat in exasperation. "Can we not talk about spectacular deaths?”