What was the power that turned the worm into a moth? It was greater than any power the Builders had had, he was sure of that. The power that ran the city of Ember was feeble by comparison...

He says I'm beautiful as a red tomato

Wouldn't it be strange, she thought, to have a blue sky? But she liked the way it looked. It would be beautiful - a blue sky.

The trouble with anger is, it gets hold of you. And then you aren't the master of yourself. Anger is.

Some who grow dull religious straight commenceAnd gain in morals what they lose in sense.

Are women literal creatures? I have to admit this is not my forte.

The world sums you up by the clothes that you wear, and treats you accordingly.

The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy.

There are two classes of authors: the one write the history of their times, the other their biography.

Having faith does not mean never having doubts or questions. It does mean remaining obedient.

Happy 60th Birthday, good buddy. How are you dealing with your awful debility, lessened utility and loss of mobility?

We're all looking for something, something to be.

Read the Word. Consume the Word until it consumes you. Believe the Word. Act on the Word.

One joins the movement in a valueless world, Choosing it, till both hurler and the hurled, One moves as well, always toward, toward.