I've learned that some memories surprise you and reveal a sharp edge just when you least expect it.

A place is only as good as the people in it.

If you ever know a man who tries to drown his sorrows, kindly inform him his sorrows know how to swim.

The wind is knocked out of me; and when I look up, I see Nine spitting blood out. He's grinning. "Are you crazy?" I ask. "You're enjoying this?" "I've been locked up for over a year. This is the best day of my life!

It might drive some people crazy, living like this, but the quiet keeps me company.

I don't like bullies. No one has a right to take or to hurt just because they can.

I grab Sarah’s hand. “You are more than that. I need you here with me. You’re pretty much the only thing keeping me from completely melting down.” “I get it,” she says. “You’re going to save the freaking world and I’m going to help you. That whole saying about behind every great man there is a great woman? I can be that for you. I just want to be a great woman with excellent aim.