“But the irony is that unless God's in the center of it, you can get singed pretty badly. ”

“...because really, sometimes the irony gods just get drunk.”

“Screw pretty. I'd rather be strong. Pretty fades over time. Strength gets you through the bad shit.”

“I know the universe has a sense of irony, and sometimes you get reminded just how sadistic that can be.”

“But Anatole said suddenly, 'Don't expect God's protection in places beyond God's dominion. It will only make you feel punished. I'm warning you. When things go bad, you will blame yourself.' 'What are you telling me?''I am telling you what I'm telling you. Don't try to make life a mathematics problem with yourself in the center and everything coming out equal. When you are good, bad things can still happen. And if you are bad, you can still be lucky.”

“Don’t try to make life a mathematics problem with yourself in the center and everything coming out equal. When you’re good, bad things can still happen. And if you’re bad, you can still be lucky.”