Suicide to them is an act of selfishness. Someone who is truly selfless does not think of himself often enough to desire death.

she’s not pretty, that word is too small. She is not like the girls I used to stare at, all bend and curve and softness. She is small but strong, and her bright eyes demand attention. Looking at her is like waking up.

You're the one who has to live with your choice, everyone else will get over it, move on, no matter what you decide. But you never will

Grabbing hold of facts in the midst of shock is very Erudite of him.

I have a theory that selflessness and bravery aren't all that different. All your life you've been training to forget yourself, so when you're in danger, it becomes your first instinct

Seeing people who are actually reading your book and listening to the wide variety of reactions they have to it, is really special.

Let the guilt teach you how to behave next time.