Fine," Connor tells him. "Think about stuff until your head explodes. But the only thing I want to think about is surviving to eighteen." I find your shallowness both refreshing and disappointing at the same time. Do you think that means I need therapy?

We can lie to ourselves, saying we believe one thing, and sometimes we convince other's it's true, with the hope that by convincing others, we can convince ourselves. Wars are often waged not because of what we believe, but because of the things we want others to believe.

Good in Crisis; Sucks at Normal.’ That about sums up my whole life, doesn’t it?

Sometimes we make our alliances not by the shape and color of our flesh but by the convictions of our heart.

That's wisdom you can take to the grave, and dig up when you need it!

Connor smiles with mocking warmth at him, and glances at the tattoo on his wrist. "I like your dolphin.

We move in and out of darkness and light all our lives. Right now I'm pleased to be in the light.