“There is all the difference in the world between treasure and money.”

“The sun shines. Readers read.”

“Sylvie had an amazing life, but she didn't get to live it very often.”

“Once upon a time she had felt trapped inside her story with its familiar characters and predictable plot. Now she felt locked out of it.”

“All people suffer from the dread of death, but we are mostly troubled by the uncertainties of time and circumstance.”

“Just take a risk. Go for it. I think if you crash and burn trying, it's still going to be better than if you never tried at all.”

“as is life”