The human mind had a remarkable ability both to discount what it sees and make reality conform to expectation.

Whoa, Rebecca," Talia said smiling even wider, "Walking on the wild side, are we?" Raisa seemed to think the situation needed more explaining. "He - uh - I'm tutoring him." "She is," Han said solemnly. "She's very good. I'm learning a lot." Pearlie snickered. "What's she teaching you?" "Well," Han said, "we're jumping around a lot.

I continue to believe in miracles. But i know that miracles come to those who work very hard

She had never felt more alive than when she lay dying in Han Alister's arms.

I'd rather have a go at life, so there's something to talk about once we're gone.

It was one of the warm nights at the end of summer that makes promises that won't be kept.

There's something about a roof isn't there? It makes you feel like it doesn't matter what's going on below. All of those things that get in the way of your dreams - you're above them. Anything is possible.