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

“Some objects seem to disappear immediately while others never want to leave. Here is a small black plastic gizmo with a serious demeanor that turns up regularly, like a politician at public functions. It seems to be an "integral part," a kind of switch with screw holes so that it can be attached to something larger. Nobody knows what. This thing's use has been forgotten but it looks so important that no one is willing to throw it in the trash. It survives by bluff, like certain insects that escape being eaten because of their formidable appearance.”

“Life starts from a white hole and ends in a black hole.”

“Writing YA fantasy books is like sneaking out after dark, falling down the rabbit hole and ending up in the most exciting world... ever!”

“But she knew the black hole pulled at you. You stand up to it, or you go down.”

“So many things that seemed crucial and excruciatingly hard ended and then didn't matter anymore, forever after”