Malander had an idea and was trying to work it out, but it would take him time. Sometimes people never saw things clearly until it was too late and they no longer had the strength to start again. Or else they forgot their idea along the way and didn't even realise that they forgotten.

The thing about God, she thought, is that He usually does help, but not until you've made an effort on your own.

He didn't remember, he didn't worry, he just was.

For a while she considered being ill, but she changed her mind.

You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how wonderful home is.

I mean, anyone can let Danger out but the really clever thing is finding somewhere for it to go afterwards.

It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die. It's as simple as that.