Hunting will never feed lots of people; it will always be a hobby.

I was of the opinion that the past is past, and like all that is not now it should remain buried along the side of our memories.

The bruises go away, and so does how you hate, and so does the feeling that everything you receive from life is something you have earned.

I saw Herschel and he saw me and we stood next to each other because that is what friends do in the presence of evil or love.

Cher Marcel, Allô. I am Oskar's mom. I have thought about it a ton, and I have decided that it isn't obvious why Oskar should go to French lessons, so he will no longer be going to go see you on Sundays like he used to. I want to thank you very much for everything you have taught Oskar, particularly the conditional tense, which is weird. Obviously, there's no need to call me when Oskar doesn't come to his lessons, because I already know, because this was my decision. Also, I will keep sending you checks, because you are a nice guy. Votre ami dévouée, Mademoiselle Schell.

But I knew the truth and that's why I was so sad. Every moment before this one depends on this one. Everything in the history of the world can be proven wrong in one moment.

With writing, we have second chances.