Tibby's wish would be to hold on to the idea of love even in the face of darkest doubt. Because that was the way in which she failed. Not once, but again and again.

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

It was their mothers, long ago. Tibby noted with joy that all four of them were wearing jeans.

Your problem isn't the problem, it's your attitude about the problem.

Sex could be a blissful communion,. But it could also be a weapon, and its absence, sometimes, was required for the establishment of peace.

I love you, I'll never stop.

No matter how far back you cut a willow tree, it will never really die.