“The only trick was never giving more that you were willing to lose.”

“This is exactly what i wanted, as commitments had never really been my thing. And it wasn't like it was hard, either. The only trick was never giving more than you were willing to lose.”

“He was not my boyfriend. On the other hand, he wasn't just a friend either. Instead, our relationship was elastic, stretching between those two extremes depending on who else was around, how much either of us had to drink, and other varying factors. This was exactly what I wanted, as commitments had never really been my thing. And it wasn't like it was hard, either. The only trick was never giving more than you were willing to lose.”

“Maybe that's the trick. You should never come back. Never go backwards. Never give the past that much hold over you.”

“In the end no matter who you are, or who you were the only thing you'll never lose are the memories you have made..”

“One always has to be willing to lose to be able to win... in battle and in life. I wonder. Are you willing to lose, Rayla?”