He might be tall enough to see into tomorrow, but he hadn’t looked there in a long, long time. He’d forgotten how bright it was. So bright he could hardly stand it.

You are who you are, whether you like it or not, so why not like it?

I lost myself trying to find happiness in things that didn't love me back.

Adolescence is like having only enough light to see the step directly in front of you.

Her grandmother used to tell her that a pink sky meant someone in the distance had just fallen in love . . . .

It was the best first kiss in the history of first kisses. It was as sweet as sugar. And it was warm, as warm as pie. The whole world opened up and I fell inside. I don't know where I was, but I didn't care. I didn't care because the only person who mattered was there with me.

I'll give you one day at a time, Claire. But remember, I'm thousands of days ahead already.