The very idea of making shoes by hand boggled her mind.

Maybe they didn't want you to realize that every civilization has its weakness. There's always one thing we depend on. And if someone takes it away all that's left is some story in a history class.

...I want those perfect eyes and lips, and for everyone to look at me and gasp. And for everyone who sees me to think Who's that? and want to get to know me, and listen to what I say." "I'd rather have something to say.

I'd watched too many schoolmates graduate into mental institutions, into group homes and jails, and I knew that locking people up was paranormal - against normal, not beside it. Locks didn't cure; they strangled.

I don't want to hurt you but I will if I have too - Tally Youngblood

What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful.

But they're already singing our praises!" "They are Americans. They toot their horns for anything.