“Some things stay forever, but most of the exercises, practices, and teachings end up disappearing down a black hole. Or so it seems.”

“There are some things in life that are worth fighting for to the end.”

“As so often in life, things are not always what it seems.”

“As he looked up at the clouds or down at the precipice, he realized that this woman was the most important thing in his life; that she was the explanation, the sole reason for the existence of those rocks, that sky, that winter. If she were not there with him, it wouldn't matter if all the angels of heaven came flying down to comfort him--Paradise would make no sense.”

“No, I'm not mistaken. I know you don't love me. But I'm going to fight for your love. There are some things in life that are worth fighting for to the end. You are worth it.”

“At that moment, Maria learned that certain things are lost forever.”

“Hurry up: your dreams are waiting for you, but they will not wait forever”