“I read Hesse's Steppenwolf thrice. The first time I was enchanted, the second time disappointed, the third time appalled.”

“First time's a fluke; second time's a coincidence," said Velius."Third time's tradition," finished Erik.”

“This will mark the third time that an arrow has entered my chest. The first time brought me to Marianne Engel. The second time separated us.The third time will reunite us.”

“At the first time, I do my best to try againagainst the inevitable tragedy.In the second time, I become disgustedtowards the inevitable tragedy.The third time, disgust is overwhelmed into painfulness.But by the seventh time, this all becomes a farce comedy.”

“Sometimes, you get things right the first time. Others, the second. But the third time, they say, is the charm.”

“Don't let a thief into your house three times. The first time was enough. The second time was a chance. The third time means you're stupid.”