“...the reasons just reassemble themselves in different patterns every time I think about it.”

“When the times are a crucible, when the air is full of crisis, those who are the most themselves are the victims.”

“Under every roof, a story, just as behind every brow, a history”

“Children talk themselves out of their convictions as they grow up and become distracted by their huge selfish selves. All the literature is consistent on this point. Children begin to think they've imagined us.”

“Just follow that one road the whole time!... I hope they don't get lost, I'm so bad at giving directions..”

“It's the endlessly thinking about yourself that causes such heart shame.”

“Every choice brings wisdom in its wake. If you got to have the wisdom first, it wouldn't be a choice--just policy”