“And you’re totally fogged in your headIf you were serious right nowwhen you saidThat it’s becausethey will be bullied in schoolcause that means you let the bullies set the rules”

“Beloved, you give too much thought to what is real and what is not, to what is true and what is false. I realize that is your way, but just this once, accept things as they are. Forego your control, your discipline. Just once, let yourself go... and take me with you.”

“Here's a tip, Alcyoneus. Next time you choose the biggest state for your home, don't set up base in the part that's only ten miles wide. Welcome to Canada, idiot.”

“Everything you were looking for was right there with you all along.”

“You own me with whispers like poetry.Your mouth is a melody I memorize.”

“But far on the deep there are billowsThat never shall break on the beach;And I have heard songs in the silenceThat never shall float into speech.”

“If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!”