...People - the ones who are left behind - desire answers. Even when we are advised from beyond the grave not to pursue them.

...You, you look -- bien -- exactly what you were, a high-ranking British officer, used to unwavering obedience and with the air of a Greek god, gazing down on us mere mortals.

The soldier in the portrait had been a respected and admired officer...The man he had become was fighting a different battle now. He had his demons, just as she had her ghosts.

You! That is what is behind this. Ever since you -- As if I didn't have enough on my mind without having to lie awake thinking of you and your damned kisses and your damned questions.

Maman’s life was an unfinished book. Celeste had to discover the ending, and then she could close the cover for ever.

Where is your Revolutionary spirit?""Beheaded, " Celeste said.

Life is neither static nor unchanging. With no individuality, there can be no change, no adaptation and, in an inherently changing world, any species unable to adapt is also doomed.

Money should not dictate how I live my life..I must take charge and become the master of money, so that I decide what I want to do with my time.

Charlie Everman understood, in the very depth of his soul, that God's mercies were new each morning.

Fewer things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Sooner or later, everyone's story has an unfortunate event or two...The solution, of course, is to stay as far away from the world as possible and lead a safe, simple life.

We would do well to ponder the realization that love is the most potent source of power.

Good wits jump; a word to the wise is enough.

There's nothing glorious about being a professional. . . . Professionalism probably comes down to being able to work on a bad day.

Don't just be in the business and have fun 'cause you're a kid. You've gotta learn; this is your livelihood.

The noiseless din that we have long known in dreams, booms at us in waking hours from newspaper headlines.