How do I explain a life that has lasted for billions of years? It is almost as if I must start with an apology for being alive when everyone I once knew is dead.

It's ironic, isn't it? Our goal was great. Our path was dark.

You search endlessly for permanent happiness in a world where nothing is permanent.

Dive deep into the ocean, Sita, and you will find that the greatest treasures you find are the illusions you leave behind.

When you were in love, you knew no fear or hatred. When you were fearful, there was no possibility of love or hate. And when there was hate, there was only hate.

I would look up at the moon and see that it was not the smooth orb we had all believed, but a pitted and scarred world with no air.

I'm Paige," I whispered. He was serious, for once. "Are you the first page, or the last?" I didn't answer, not right then.