I thought, briefly, that I would never feel as intensely connected to the world, to another human being, as I did at that moment.

You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible.

Because even if the whole world was throwing rocks at you, if you still had your mother or father at your back, you'd be okay.

I will never, ever regret the things I've done. Because most days, all you have are places in your memory that you can go to.

I thought the world had actually ended. I thought nothing good could ever happen again. I thought anything might happen if I wasn't vigilant. I didn't eat. I didn't go out. I didn't want to see anyone. But I survived, Paul. Much to my own surprise, I got through it. And life...well, gradually became livable again.

I see all this talent, all this...this energy and brightness and...potential. Yes. Potential. And I cannot for the life of me see how you can be content to live this tiny life. This life that will take place almost entirely within a five mile radius and contain nobody who will ever surprise you or push you or show you things that will leave your head spinning and unable to sleep at night.

... if you're going to wear a dress like that you need to wear it with confidence. You need to fill it out mentally as well as physically.