Revolting. If women were so careless to become pregnant at such a time, let women sort it out.

Killers aren't always assassins. Sometimes, they don't even have blood on their hands.

I didn't need his criticism. I carried enough guilt on my own. I had done everything wrong. I had the highest marks in school but couldn't master common sense.

What did I want? I wanted the war to be over so I could ask her out.

Just when you think this war has taken everything you loved, you meet someone and realize that somehow you still have more to give.

The soldier stared at Ingrid. His silence was elastic, slowly curling a rope around her neck.

Everyone has a price, ” she said.“But clearly not everyone has a soul,

War had bled color from everything, leaving nothing but a storm of gray.

What had human beings become? Did war make us evil or just activate an evil already lurking within us?

My war had been so long, my winter so cold. But i had made it home. And for the first time in a long time, i was not afraid.

I wanted to stay locked away from the pain and destruction. I didn't want to be strong. I didn't want to be the 'smart girl'. I was so very tired. I just wanted it all to be over.

Hindsight is always easier than the dreadful moment of decision.

The biggest laughs are based on the biggest disappointments and the biggest fears.

Having money is rather like being a blond. It is more fun but not vital.

If you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for

In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.

Too many people get credit for being good, when they are only being passive.

Happiness is often hard-hearted.

The know-nothings are, unfortunately, seldom the do-nothings.

Whatever the polls do between now and then, winning is what matters.

He regarded himself as an accomplished writer — a clear sign of madness in anyone.