In another time and place, she might have felt differently, but thinking along those lines was pointless now.

everyone - you included - is on her best behavior in the beginning of a relationship. Sometimes little quirks turn out to be big ones, and the big advantage that women have - sometimes the only advantage - is their intuition.

Because it protects you. And when I jumped from the Humvee, I believed it would save me, too, in the same way you believe it will always save you.” “No, I don’t,” Thibault began. “Then why, my friend, do you still carry it with you?

I'm sorry, I guess my company leaves a lot to be desired.

I came to the conclusion that unrealized hopes, even small ones, were always wrenching.

I may be irresponsible but I am a good irresponsible.

She was a stranger now, but she'd been a friend once, and that was enough for him.