“On the Earth, you admire the Moon; on the Moon, you admire the Earth!”

“The wisdom of the Moon is greater than the wisdom of the Earth, because the Moon sees the universe closer than the Earth can see it!”

“Like the earth pulling on the moon,and the moon pulling on the tide,his lips gravitatetoward mine.”

“When you are like the tree, there is oneness with the Earth, Sun and Moon, but still steadfast in your purpose.”

“The moon had been observing the earth close-up longer than anyone. It must have witnessed all of the phenomena occurring - and all of the acts carried out - on this earth. But the moon remained silent; it told no stories. All it did was embrace the heavy past with a cool, measured detachment. On the moon there was neither air nor wind. Its vacuum was perfect for preserving memories unscathed. No one could unlock the heart of the moon. Aomame raised her glass to the moon and asked, “Have you gone to bed with someone in your arms lately?” The moon did not answer. “Do you have any friends?” she asked. The moon did not answer. “Don’t you get tired of always playing it cool?”The moon did not answer.”

“The Earth swirls down through the ominous moons of preconsidered generations.”