Plenty of people who survive tragedies end up ambivalent about danger--frightened by it, yet strangely drawn to it.

Relationships are never chance events.

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

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

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

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

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