“The simple rule: some get saved, but most don't. The choices are important before the years begin to go so very fast.”

“It won't be that simple though, will it?' She sounded wise beyond her years. 'Things are going to get worse before they get better, aren't they?”

“Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get you to pay attention.”

“Here you go, she said. I don't need it anymore. I'm very grateful. I think it may have saved my life, saved some other people's death.”

“Most people are fast to stop you before you get started but hesitate to get in the way if you're moving.”

“Well, I always know what I want. And when you know what you want--you go toward it. Sometimes you go very fast, and sometimes only an inch a year. Perhaps you feel happier when you go fast. I don't know. I've forgotten the difference long ago, because it really doesn't matter, so long as you move.”