“Oh no, princess. I would never carry out anything which could harm your being. This was just something I was told to say. I'm not sure what is planned, if, you go against their wishes. But, I'm sur...”

“Courage sleeps within our heart waiting to be awoken.”

“That poor innocent snake was far more terrified of Nana then she ever was of the snake. Cricket could barely believe her eyes, but when that shotgun went off with a boom so did the snake. Up until ...”

“Most of the girls I've met since moving here have failed to ignite any modicum of enduring interest. Of course, I've dated; I'm seventeen years old and as horny as the next guy.”

“Reed wanted to believe, and he had to place faith in her, to have a life with her. Ruby, the one thing I know for certain is I love you. I have faith in you. I believe in you.”

“I engage in subtle stalking. That's entirely different and perfectly socially acceptable.”