“You learn nothing about men by snubbing them and crushing their pride. You must ask them what it is they can do in this world, that they alone can do.”

“If you want to freak someone out, don't ask them... What's the least you can do? Instead ask them... What's the most you can do?”

“People should either be caressed or crushed. If you do them minor damage they will get their revenge; but if you cripple them there is nothing they can do. If you need to injure someone, do it in such a way that you do not have to fear their vengeance.”

“If you want to see what children can do, you must stop giving them things.”

“There are lots of things you can do, Ava. But I can't ask you to do any of them.”

“True friendship is not about what others can bring to you. It is not about having someone there for you when you need them. It is about what you can give to them and longing to be with them when they find themselves in need, all of which is repaid to you with the fulfillment of the promise that you will never be alone.”