“Father knew he might die that day, and he went anyway.”

“Perhaps it's better to find joy in the rubble rather than celebrate in ignorance.”

“But, over time, grief fades. And so did my lust for vengeance.”

“I would rather die than hate.”

“It's easy to move on when things are so bad that you can't stand them anymore. It's harder when they're just mediocre.”

“She let out a laugh, and then she put her hand over her mouth, like she was angry at herself for forgetting her sadness.”

“If you don't learn to laugh at life it'll surely kill you, that I know.”

“Through all of living have much joy and laughter, life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.”