But they wanted you. Time is not something you give back. The very next moment may be answer to your prayer. To deny that is to deny the most important part of the future.

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

You're not listening with your eyes.

We’re gonna make up for that. We’re gonna live a long time together.

Silence was his escape, but silence is rarely a refuge.

Accept what you are able to do and what you are not able to do.

if you find one true friend in your life, you're richer than most. If that one true friend is your husband, you're blessed." She paused. "And if that one true friend is your sister, don't feel bad. At least, she can't divorce you.