It's just Jessica and Marcus, oxymoronically alone together.

Prayers are answered in one of four ways,” she said. “Yes. No. I have something else in mind. And . . .” She paused long enough for my impatience to show. “And what’s the fourth answer?” “Wait,” she said.

Excuse our appearances. We are taking apart yesterday, to make way for tomorrow

The road less traveled will not be smooth

I knew, deep down, that love, though a beautiful beginning, isn't enough. It's the practice of honoring and caring for another that's noble, not the emotion of love itself. The emotion is the easy part.

Humans find meaningfulness where none exists because we want to create a sense of order in this chaotic universe. It's called apophenia. (And it's also the reason people believe in God.)

there’s too much tension in the world… what hope is there in the middle east if you and i can’t make peace.