Fraternize means to behave like a brother. Luke told me that. He said there was no corresponding word that meant to behave like a sister. Sororize, it would have to be, he said. From the Latin.

You can only be jealous of someone who has something you think you ought to have yourself.

But who can remember pain, once it’s over? All that remains of it is a shadow, not in the mind even, in the flesh. Pain marks you, but too deep to see. Out of sight, out of mind.

Ignoring isn’t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.

You can think clearly only with your clothes on.

We yearned for the future. How did we learn it, that talent for insatiability?

Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered.

Truly amazing, what people can get used to, as long as there are a few compensations.

By telling you anything at all I'm at least believing in you, I believe you're there, I believe you into being.

How furious she must be, now that she's been taken at her word.

To want is to have a weakness.

Earth, " Alexa finally said. "It's not that great anyway." And they all smiled sadly. Because, of course, it was everything.

When there is abundance of fish, we need help to pull the nets.

Be kind to humanity, she is very lonely, everyone is busy with themselves.

What are you willing to give up, in order to become who you really need to be?

If the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms insists upon a firefight, give them a firefight. Just remember, they're wearing flak jackets and you're better off shooting for the head.

I grew up with the piano. I learned its language as I learned to speak.

I live in my house as I live inside my skin: I know more beautiful, more ample, more sturdy and more picturesque skins: but it would seem to me unnatural to exchange them for mine.

I love inspiring people, and if I can make a difference in one person's life, then that's success for me!

I'm at peace with myself because what I talk about is the way I live.

I'm not the kind of woman who would love to make soup or knit sweaters. I never cherished that so much.