But that's the hardest part of healing.' What?' Realizing there's no one to hate.

Human empathy, while not found on any chart of human anatomy, is the reason we instinctively hurt for our children... it is the reason that one human being's intensely personal tests and triumphs can be harnessed to the good of countless others.

A jealous husband is an ugly thing.

...Some people hurt so much they can't take what they need, even when someone wants to give it to them. (106)

What was it about not knowing a person that allowed you to wonder whether she might be the answer to all your problems?

But insight doesn't necessarily produce self-control. Sometimes you just see your destructiveness more clearly.

The irrational thoughts were the ones with the power to burn holes in your gut.