“Ive perfected the art of the fake smile. Its not so difficult when you are completely numb.”

“Bursts of hope make despair harder to live with.”

“She has to live, Eliott. I owe her a lifetime of apologies.Sometimes I think thats all we owe our parents.”

“I won't cry. When the guilt is this heavy, you can't. It just settles and stays with you, and it's cold.”

“You have to remember that there are reasons to live, and that at least a few people are decent, and that the world is worthwhile some of the time, okay?I raise my face to his, wanting another kiss,...”

“I’ve perfected the art of the fake smile. It’s not so difficult when you are completely numb.”

“and yet her name was like a summons to all my foolish blood.”

“Bursts of hope make despair harder to live with.”

“She has to live, Eliott. I owe her a lifetime of apologies.Sometimes I think thats all we owe our parents.”

“With God on your side, what does luck matter?”

“That's not a good idea.”

“Fitch is on his way. He's coming after he blows up some wizards.”