There is no moment more precious than the exact moment they are living. And that exact moment has a lot to do with how future moments play out.

There is no relationship in life that comes with the promise of zero pain.

I am what I am because I have made myself so.

Apparently I wasn't in the mood to listen to myself.

What are you up to?" "I was trying to climb that tree. But I fell. Now I'm bored.

I'm man enough to know when to scream.

Stupid deer," I said, embarrassed about being startled. "We need a ladder." "I think they're easier to shoot with a rifle." "I'm not talking about the deer," I said, hitting Milo on the back of his shoulder. "We need a ladder to look over the wall." "Or a catapult," Milo said seriously.