“So I learned two things that night, and the next day, from him: the perfection of a moment, and the fleeting nature of it.”

“But marrying within one's own family can get monotonous. One has heard all the same family stories, knows all the jokes and all the same recipes. No novelty.”

“You must bear losses like a soldier, the voice told me, bravely and without complaint, and just when the day seems lost, grab your shield for another stand, another thrust forward. That is the junc...”

“Lying in bed, half-covered by the blankets, I would drowsily ask why he had come to my door that night long ago. It had become a ritual for us, as it does for all lovers: where, when, why? remember...”

“Do the right thing every single day and you never have to worry about your job or your pay.”

“From 9-5 you put food on your table. Before 9 and after 5 you make your fortune!!!”

“When doubted, double your efforts”