“The thing about love is that we can't control whether we get it, but we can control whether we give it. And each feels as good as the other. Your heart doesn't know if it's loving a man, a book, or a puppy. If your heart were that smart, it would be your brain.”

“Because the thing about love is that we can't control whether we get it, but we can control whether we give it.”

“We can't control what people do or say, even if it's dumb.”

“Do you know what they call people who hoard books? Smart.”

“Even though you can't control outcomes for your child, you can parent unconditionally with all your heart.”

“Likewise, I would never be so rude as to not interrupt a friend. How else would she know I was listening?”

“It's the Snickers bars. Snickers equal romance.”