“...- and besides, I am only almost sure and almost sure is better than risking knowing something you don't want to know.”

“We should embrace our mistakes, not fear them, learn from them, as we know we are not perfect. We do not come from perfection, we reach for perfection.”

“I brought my face inches away from hers and whispered, 'If I were strapped like that, I would hate it, too.' And then I felt foolish, for what was the point of empathizing without taking more positive action? I wanted to touch her again but I left and returned to my room feeling impoverished and weak.”

“Everything of value will pass you by, if your busy holding on to nothing. --sgd”

“I don't know if it's better to be close with your daughter or make sure that she has a better life than you do.”

“Do you think Tess would wish me to try and find her? If not, of course - ''I don't think she would.''Are you sure?''I am sure she wouldn't.'He was turning away; and then he thought of Tess's tender letter.'I am sure she would!' he retorted passionaltely. 'I know her better than you do.''That's very likely, sir; for I have never really known her.”

“The only thing about myself I know for sure is that I don't know anything.”