“It's like a crime is an act that when you've committed one the act is over and you haven't changed inside. But when you commit a sin it's like you create a condition that you have to live in.”
“Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven't committed.”
“When you listen, it's amazing what you can learn. When you act on what you've learned, it's amazing what you can change.”
“When you sacrifice everything for your family, and you’re committed to changing your lifestyle to secure a better future, it is not an act of greed, but rather an act of faith.”
“One cannot toss ambassadors back like bad fish," said Eugenides. "You treat them with care, or you'll find you've committed an act of war.”