“And, like I said, proceed with caution, but fuck, man, whatever you do, for your sake and hers, just… fuckin’… proceed.”

“Proceed with caution, but don't be put off. After all, bristles aside, the porcupine is a harmless creature.”

“Nothing to be done about it except give her a reproachful look. I did this. It made no impression whatever, and she proceeded.”

“Of course, when poking the Winter prince,one had to proceed with caution. There was a fine linebetween irritation and having icicles hurled at yourface.”

“Whatever this shit is between us it’s always been there and it’s always gonna be there. I’m shit-fuckin’-tired tryin’ to ignore it. I’ll try to do right by you Eva, you’d be the first, but I’ll fuckin’ try my damndest. And baby, true freedom is the open road, the wind on your face and a good woman on the back of your bike holdin’ you tight like you’re her reason for breathin’ because she sure as fuck is yours.”

“Acts that proceed from your calm center are always more effective than acts that proceed from fear, guilt, or anger.”