“I remember you, Matthews. Always.”
“Matthew,' she said, 'have you ever loved someone and it became yourself?'For a moment he did not answer. Taking up the decanter he held it to the light.'Robin can go anywhere, do anything,' Nora continued, 'because she forgets, and I nowhere because I remember.' She came toward him. 'Matthew,' she said, 'you think I have always been like this. Once I was remorseless, but this is another love — it goes everywhere; there is no place for it to stop — it rots me away.”
“I breathe in and I remember you. I breathe out and remember you, I'll always remember everything.”
“Matthew: Shall I remind you of some of the choicest remarks you made about me when I arrived here? Because they live in my memory as fresh as the day they were spoken.Mary: Oh, Matthew. What am I always telling you? You must pay no attention to the things I say.When they kiss, it is a long kiss, all the more passionate for being delayed far longer than it should have been.”
“ MATTHEW'S RULES OF SURVIVAL1. Sometimes, the people who mean you harm are the ones who say they love you.2. Fear is your friend. When you feel it, act.3. Protect the little ones.4. If you coped before, you can cope now.5. Always remember: In the end, the survivor gets to tell the story.”
“This morning Jackson had told Matthew, "You mention death one more time, and I"ll knock you into next week. Comprends?""Already been there," Matthew had answered.”