When Tatiana looked up from her ice cream, she saw a soldier staring at her from across the street.

Alexander knew that before he had light instead of darkness, he had to deserve light instead of darkness.

We thought the hard part was over—but we were wrong. Living is the hardest part. Figuring out how to live your life when you’re all busted up inside and out—there is nothing harder.

Memory - that fiend, that cruel enemy of comfort.

When I was growing up, 'Anna Karenina' was one of my favourite books.

Shura...are you...in love with me?" "Turn to me," Alexander said. She turned. "Tatia, I worship you. I'm crazy in love with you. I want you to marry me.

Thank you," she whispered, "for keeping yourself alive, soldier." "You're welcome," he whispered back.