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

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

I want your first trip to be with me. I want to show you cities and landscapes and teach you how to look at things in new ways and how to get along in places you don't already know inside out. I want to put some life in you.

A person can find anything if he takes the time, that is, if he can afford to look. And while he's looking, he's free, and he finds things he never expected.

I love borders. August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know. Twilight is the border between day and night, and the shore is the border between sea and land. The border is longing: when both have fallen in love but still haven't said anything. The border is to be on the way. It is the way that is the most important thing.

You can't always be friendly. It's impossible, there isn't the time.

One has to discover everything for oneself. And get over it all alone.