I think men should be able to veto women's abortions if they're willing to care for the child after it's born.

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

When people can do something simple to avoid conflict--say, hit a button or unlock a latch--they'll generally do it.

The truth will set you free. Unless you're guilty.

...the horrific fact that our lives and those of the people we love are impermanent and exquisitely fragile, that any of us can cease to exist without warning, that loving anyone, anywhere, at any time, leaves you infinitely vulnerable at every single moment. (20)

I figured anybody who talked about church as much as she did was using it a little like cocaine anyhow.

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