“Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?""For the liveliness of your mind, I did.”

“Excellent friend! how sincerely did you love me, and endeavour to elevate my mind until it was on a level with your own. ”

“Why did you write "Charlie Brown is a blockhead" on the sidewalk?""Because I sincerely believe you are a blockhead! I have to write what I believe is true... It's my moral respolsibility!""Deep down I admire her integrity...”

“Tell me what's going on here. Why can I hear your voice inside my head and why did you say you came to school for me?""I was tired of admiring your legs from a distance.”

“I understand why you did what you did. Perhaps a part of me even admires you for it. But I can't forgive you for it.”

“God, I felt certain, did not mind that I didn’t press my hands together to pray. I was casual, but I was sincere. I knew that God existed as the Correct Answer inside my chest.”