Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was too cold and too big. The sky was, too, thought Annemarie. The whole world was: too cold, too big. And too cruel.

That's all that brave means - not thinking about the dangers. Just thinking about what you must do. Of course you were frightened. I was too, today. But you kept your mind on what you had to do.

Dangers were no more than odd imaginings, like ghost stories that children made up to frighten one another: things that couldn't possibly happen.

It was harder for the ones who were waiting, Annemarie knew. Less danger, perhaps, but more fear.

The whole world had changed. Only the fairy tales remained the same.

it is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything

I really am happy for Kiley. And for you and every other happily married lady. Except for that I'm not happy for you. I kind of want you all to drop dead.

God not only gives His creatures being and existence, but also, and at every moment, upholds and sustains them in being.

The kiss is neither returned nor exchanged, because it's free. (Le baiser n'est ni repris - Ni échangé, car gratuit.)

Throw a lucky man into the sea and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.

Real estate is the closest thing to the proverbial pot of gold.

For my sake, the entire world was created.

A person who says "it's your decision" is informing you that your decision sucks.

Think your little jokes'll help you on your deathbed?" she jeered. "Jokes? No,no, these are manners," replied Dumbledore.

Sweet music, and your secret heart. Both have the healing grace.

When I was poor living in a garage in Kansas I began to draw the mice that scampered over my desk. That is how Mickey Mouse was born.