I never used to understand why people bothered to hold hands as they walked, but then he runs one of his fingertips down my palm, and I shiver and understand it completely

Those who seek peace above all else, they say, will always deceive to keep the water calm.

It's not cruelty, maybe, but a desire to understand that motivates them.

I don't want to stop you. I want you to stop yourself.

I feel bare. I didn't realize I wore my secrets as armor until they were gone and now everyone sees me as I really am.

What did you do, memorize a map of the city for fun?” says Christina. “Yes,” says Will, looking puzzled. “Didn’t you?

My problem might be that even if I did go home, I wouldn’t belong there, among people who give without thinking and care without trying.