...which fairy-tale princess ever chose her maid over her prince?

Always remember, with a strong enough will, even the weak can wield great power.

After all, it's the librarian's sworn purpose to bring books together with their one true reader.

Nighttime is different. Things are otherwise when the world is black. Insecurities and hurts, anxieties and fears grow teeth at night. p493

I'm good with words, but not the spoken kind; I've often thought what a marvelous thing it would be if I could only conduct relationships on paper.

A way of looking at you that told you she was listening, that she understood all you were saying, and all you weren't.

What could be more perfect than marrying the person you love.