Inspiration is an excuse for doing something you already want to do.

And she knew without opening her eyes that it was Daniel. No other body in the universe fit hers so well.

There was Layla in the fullness of her lips, Lulu in the thick waves of her hair, Lu Xin in the intensity of her hazel eyes, Lucia in their twinkle. She was not alone. Maybe she never would be alone again. There, in the mirror, was every incarnation of Lucinda staring back at her and wondering, "What is to become of us? What about our history, and our love?

Loneliness in a crowd of people was the worst kind of loneliness, but she couldn't help it.

The past is important for all the information and wisdom it holds. But you can get lost in it. You've got to learn to keep the knowledge of the past with you as you pursue the present.

You have to stop loving me. Because I stopped loving you.

I want you to know that I would do it all again. I will choose you every time.