I never take advice, good or bad. That would only encourage more of it.

To Jack, there was nothing more powerful than a promise made over a handshake. He would have died ー literally chosen death ー before breaking his word.

I lacked some essential skill for attracting people, for giving and receiving love easily. It meant too much to me. I seemed to be driving away the people I most wanted. Finally I had realized that getting someone to love you was like trying to coax a bird to perch on your finger . . . it wouldn't happen unless you stopped trying so hard.

Darlin'...I know what you look like when you've been kissed.

The Rom believe you should take the road that calls to you, and never turn back. Because you never know what adventures await." ... "So we're going to take this road," he murmured, "and see where it leads.

I’ve never heard of a man being so eager to confess to the parent of a girl he’s just ruined

Maybe he's not college-smart, but he's smart in a way they can't teach.