In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive, right?’ His voice dropped to a whisper. ‘But here’s the secret: in between, we need others as well.

It's always difficult to watch someone you love die.

What in life can love not penetrate?

No, Edward. You are here so I can teach you something. All the people you meet here have one thing to teach you.

When we are most alone is when we embrace another's loneliness.

All that happens when your dreams come true is a slow, melting realization that it wasn't what you thought.

I worked because I could control it.