“Everything in this world is based on interpretation, how we as people interpret the people and events and feelings around us. Then our interpretation defines us. Who we are is usually based on how we react to circumstances.”

“God usually answers questions different than the way we want him to. He’s predictably unpredictable. Always the same at surprising us.”

“It’s amazing how one question can be so hard to articulate, and how the whole world can seem to hang on the answer.”

“The way he was talking to me earlier… makes me think he’s starting to feel like God’s the cosmic sadist again and he’s the marionette.”“In other words, God’s just torturing him for the kick?”Thomas sighed and set his mostly untouched plate down. “Something like that.”“That’s not a healthy outlook.”“He doesn’t feel loved right now, so it’s the natural one.”

“Information can be such a double-edged sword.”

“Fear is just doubt, disguised.”

“A test isn't really a test unless failing it truly tempts you...”