“The problem is you make the tricks look good. You are a brilliant acrobat, and a witty comedian. You are skillful. People want a fool to be foolish--trip on banana peels and grin and spout nonsense. These men want fools to make them feel better about themselves, not to remind them what they lack.”

“Maybe I was wrong about you, Jonah. You really do love my Ally, don’t you?” “If love means you want to give every part of your heart and soul to another person, just to make them happy, then yes. I love your daughter with every part of me.”

“And I want you to find something in the hills for the vigils to protect, like a rock or a thornbush. I don't want them around here.”

“For what says Quinapalus? Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.”

“I can't stop shaking. I need you. I want you. I can't let myself have you.”

“Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.”

“What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger...unless it instead snaps your spine. Then it makes you a paraplegic.”