“It is a truism to say that the dog is largely what his master makes of him: he can be savage and dangerous, untrustworthy, cringing and fearful; or he can be faithful and loyal, courageous and the best of companions and allies.”

“There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.”

“Success...Is all about being able to extend love to people...not in a big capital-letter sense but in the everyday; little by little, task by task, gesture by gesture, word by word”

“النجاح هو القدرة على تقديم الحب للناس، و لا أعني شكلا معينا من الحب فقط. وإنما أعني تقديمه في كل يوم، في كل عمل تقوم به، وفي كل لفتة، وفي كل كلمة”

“There is no God, but I hope someone watches over you. New lovers are nervous and tender, but smash everything. For the heart is an organ of fire. Every night I cut out my heart. But in the morning it was full again.”

“To be sure, the dog is loyal. But why, on that account, should we take him as an example? He is loyal to man, not to other dogs. ”

“What can I do to make you understand I will not run? What can I say?"He gazes at me, revealing his fear and anguish again. He swallows. "There is one thing you can do.""What?" I snap."Marry me," he whispers.”