“But let's not speak of what might have been. Let us speak instead of what is. You are whole.”

“It is important that you say what you mean to say. Time is too short. You must speak the words that matter.”

“In a dark time, doors will sometimes magically open and let us step inside to the warmth and light of a community.”

“I have been loved, Edward told the stars. So? said the stars. What difference does that make when you are all alone now?”

“Love!' said the princess. She stamped her foot. 'Why must everyone always speak of love?”

“Edward thought about everything that had happened to him in his short life. What kind of adventures would you have if you were in the world for a century? The old doll said, “I wonder who will come for me this time. Someone will come. Someone always comes. Who will it be?” “I don’t care if anyone comes for me,” said Edward. “But that’s dreadful,” said the old doll. “There’s no point in going on if you feel that way. No point at all. You must be filled with expectancy. You must be awash in hope. You must wonder who will love you, whom you will love next.” “I am done with being loved,” Edward told her. “I’m done with loving. It’s too painful.” “Pish,” said the old doll. “Where is your courage?” “Somewhere else, I guess,” said Edward. “You disappoint me,” she said. “You disappoint me greatly. If you have no intention of loving or being loved, then the whole journey is pointless. You might as well leap from this shelf right now and let yourself shatter into a million pieces. Get it over with. Get it all over with now.” “I would leap if I was able,” said Edward. “Shall I push you?” said the old doll”

“If you have no intention of loving or being loved, the whole journey is pointless.”