We talked about nothing in particular, but it felt like we were talking about the most important things.
Jonathan Safran FoerWhen it comes to meat, change is almost always cast as an absolute. You are a vegetarian or you are not.
Jonathan Safran FoerI hope that one day you will have the experience of doing something you do not understand for someone you love.
Jonathan Safran FoerYou cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.
Jonathan Safran FoerCruelty depends on an understanding of cruelty, and the ability to choose against it. Or to choose to ignore it.
Jonathan Safran FoerDarling, You asked me to write you a letter, so I am writing you a letter. I do not know why I am writing you this letter, or what this letter is supposed to be about, but I am writing it nonetheless, because I love you very much and trust that you have some good purpose for having me write this letter. I hope that one day you will have the experience of doing something you do not understand for someone you love. Your father
Jonathan Safran Foer