“It takes great courage and determination, to keep looking for light in all the darkness of life.”

“After he's gone Greer sits for a long time. She rests her head on her knees and weeps - not because she loved Blake and not because she's lost him. But because she did not care of herself. She knew...”

“Its not just the books Alba craves, its standing inside a place that houses millions of them. Libraries are Albas churches, and the university library, containing one edition of every book ever pub...”

“Some experiences are universal. A girl is a girl whether she lives in West Omaha or Sweet Valley. Books are often far more than books.”

“A half-read book is a half-finished love affair.”

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks,And all the sweet serenity of books”

“Youre my best friend,Youre my love,Youre my life.I cant wait tomake youmy wife!Love, Ryan”

“Gloria watched the swollen white orb of a hot-air balloon rising over Navy Pier and knew she had to break it off with Oliver, for he was the type who would never enjoy hot-air balloons, Van Morriso...”

“If your neighbor's lawn looks better than yours, don't let jealousy consume you ..... start working on yours. With love and dedication, your side will look better than their.”

“Maybe its not metaphysics. Maybe its existential. Im talking about the individual US citizens deep fear, the same basic fear that you and I have and that everybody has except nobody ever talks abou...”

“Today was a difficult day.Tomorrow will be better.'-Mr. Slinger”

“A man might find for a moment that he was unable to work, but that's exactly the right time to remember his past accomplishments and to consider that later on, when the obstacles has been removed, ...”