“To be candid, in Middlemarch phraseology, meant, to use an early opportunity of letting your friends know that you did not take a cheerful view of their capacity, their conduct, or their position; and a robust candor never waited to be asked for its opinion.”

“You know I still don’t like your…hobby.”“Didn’t ask your opinion.” Jake rubbed his aching ribs. “If you want mine: anyone using the missionary position twice in a row should serve time.”

“You have this novel idea of the world, like it’s made up of ladder hunting and test taking and framed plaques, all of which mean nothing to your current position. I know enough to know that you are dumb enough to believe in your ability, and that my friend is why you are given the opportunities to rise.”

“Capacity never lacks opportunity. It cannot remain undiscovered because it is sought by too many anxious to use it.”

“Let us not take what we eat for granted; let us view our meals as an opportunity to give our Lord praise.”

“Bruno: We're not supposed to be friends, you and me. We're meant to be enemies. Did you know that? ”