Why on earth would you buy a car like this if you can't drive a stick? There are dozens of cars--new cars--that have automatic transmission. It'd be a million times easier." Adrian shrugged. "I like the color. It matches my living room.

I'm like a fine wine. I get better with age. The best is yet to come.

You know, you still owe me pancakes. I think I could go for…apple cinnamon ones now. “ “Apple cinnamon? You sure are demanding.” “It’s all right. I think you’re man enough for it.” “Thetis, if I actually believed you had either apples or cinnamon in your kitchen, I’d make them for you right now.” I didn’t answer. I was pretty sure I had some year-old Apple Jacks, but that was about it.

You understand your responsibilities better than guardians twice your age. You'll do what you have to do to succeed.

None of you appreciate me. Why is it so hard to believe that I could make a real contribution in these dark rimes?

You're beautiful, Roza. So beautiful it hurts me.

The best jury of your peers that you’ll ever find is…well, you. Only you know what you’re capable of and what you want to be.