They hadn't much faith in travel, nor a great belief in a change of scene as a panacea for spiritual ills; they were simply glad to be going.

And only weaklings...who lack courage and the power to feel they're right when the whole world says they're wrong, ever lose.

And, Joey, if you ever want to know about the japonicas and the daisy fields it will be alright that you have forgotten because I will be able to tell you about how it felt to be feeling that way you cannot quite remember – that will be for the time when something happens years from now that reminds you of now.

We grew up founding our dreams on the infinite promise of American advertising.

isn't it funny how danger makes people passionate?

I suppose all we can really share with people is a taste for the same kinds of weather.

The trouble with emergencies is," she said, "that I always put on my finest underwear and then nothing happens.