“No one blames a pilot who takes refuge in port when the storm begins to blow. It is not cowardice to duck under a bullet; what is wrong is to defy it only to fall and never rise again.”
“If this were a made-up story, it would begin at night, with a storm blowing and owls hooting and rattling noises under the bed.”
“The Lord is kind. He is good to all who take refuge under his wings.”
“Isabelle was holding an umbrella. It was clear plastic, decorated with decals of colorful flowers. It was one of the girliest things Simon had ever seen, and he didn’t blame Alec for ducking out from under it and taking his chances with the rain.”
“You can fall in love and make love many times but there is only one bullet with your name etched on the side. And if you are lucky enough to be shot with that bullet then the wound never heals.”
“What is wrong with you? ARe you the only guy in the universe who doesn't like a blow job?”