I've done my best to drive you away, Sadie," he said suddenly. "But you've never left me.

Can I tell you honestly that I'd rather be in your life as your friend than nothing at all?

A good sister is one who won't be embarrassed when you burst into tears in public. A better one will hand you tissues until you stop. The best is the one who will go get you another latte to go with the ginormous chocolate orgy she's already laid in front of you.

There seemed to be so much to say, but no words adequate to say it.

I was trying to replace something I'd come to care about very much with something pretending to be as important.

I've done my best to drive you away, Sadie," he said suddenly. "But you've never left me.

When you find someone who makes you smile and laugh, when you find someone who makes you feel safe…you shouldn’t let that person go just because you’re afraid.