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

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.

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

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.

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.

I sometimes pray not for self-knowledge in general but for just so much self knowledge at the moment as I can bear and use at the moment

i found god in myself& i loved her/ i loved her fiercely

Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion.

Angel... I don't think you understand the lengths I would go to if it means keeping you here with me.' -Patch (PG 262)

I do know this: other countries are eating our lunch.

I was the kind of child who worked hard every day with the cows and sheep - I was a very aggressive boy.

I’d rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person.

Power is a great aphrodisiac and I am a very powerful person

Mockery when done without prejudice or discretion, can be a form of respect. It's the closest we'll ever come to true equality.

We’re all works in progress, honey. And believe me when I tell you that I’ve had to work harder than most.