“In his memory there was a great tendency to downplay or completely forget their unlovable characteristics. [...] The thoughts that came wanted to be wholly good.”

“Free at last, he thought. Great God Almighty, I'm free at last. Then: I believe this is redemption. And it's good, isn't it? Quite good, indeed.”

“Eddie discovered one of his childhood's great truths. Grownups are the real monsters, he thought.”

“When Stephen King elaborated on his inspirations for his novel "Carrie" he draws from a time when he was a young man, and describes his impression when he came upon a statue of Christ on the cross, hanging there in misery, and he thought "If THAT guy ever came back, he probably wouldn't be in a saving mood."”

“The thought process can never be complete without articulation.”

“Corey Bryant sank into a great forgetful river, and that river was time, and its waters were red.”

“The palm of his hand was a dull red. Not a good sign.I jerk off left-handed, he thought, at least that’s something.”