“Water liked to be free. Given time, water could overcome any barrier, and it hated to be trapped, just like Percy.”

“The water trapped in my window makes it like an aquarium—which makes me the fish.”

“I like to use my influence for good, rather than evil. And in this case, the good is a free meal at a swanky restaurant. But I don’t have much influence, as you could tell if you saw the meal I was just given: two packets of saltine crackers and a glass of water (ice not included).”

“The car was only partway submerged; David must have regained control enough to brake before driving all the way into the water. But from Charlie's vantage point it looked like the lake stopped the car, as if the water wasn't water but an impermeable barrier the luxury automobile didn't have the strength to shatter.”

“Writing is magic, as much the water of life as any other creative art. The water is free. So drink. Drink and be filled up.”

“Times like this are like muddy water, Rea, you just got to keep moving through it until you get to the other side.”