I think pants have unique qualities, especially in a woman’s life. Whatever bodily insecurities we have, we seem to take out on our pants.

Different people were good at different things, Lena mused. Lena was good at writing thank-you notes, for instance, and Effie was good at being happy.

There was a moment in between, a moment flung free in the midst of the transition, when he made contact. That was the moment she would dwell on.

The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Got that? -Coach Brevin

What if people knew they were recycled? Would that change anything?

He had to fight. That's all he had. Not memories, not experiences, not skills. He had a will. And his will was to fight until he couldn't fight anymore.

She cared about him too much, and he was a dangerous person to love. He wouldn't love her back.