“I didnt intend it to come out sarcastically, but I guess thats just where my tone of voice automatically goes these days.”

“Phrase the question any way you likeThe answer will still be Kiss my ass.”

“I paused for a moment, debating whether to turn and look what was happening. My senses told me Obos presence was still at my side, and turning my face into the barrel of a gun seemed like an ill-ad...”

“WowAt least I can rest assured that you definitely cant read my mind, I remarked. Clearly you know nothing about mebecause the surest way to keep me from doing something is to tell me I have no oth...”

“Its a sad state of affairs when Im the one bringing sanity to the equation”

“Theres an empty seat next to me in the intensely aggravating sectionand its got your name on it”

“You and your ‘potential’,” I lazily rolled my eyes. “According to you, everyone has it…and no one is living up to it.”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”

“You have to stretch your soul to find your potential strength.”

“All we are not stares back at what we are.”

“We must become what we wish to teach.”