You’re never ready for the truth. No matter how much you think you know, it always takes you by surprise.

Yes, it's funny, isn't it? You try to do what's best for the people you love, and you just end up in trouble for your efforts.

You big crybaby, I whispered into his ear. Now you know why your mom warned you not to hit girls. Sometimes they hit back.

I look for you in every life, but I don't always find you. And sometimes I find you too late.

I've been called many things. But I suppose 'the devil' is as good a name as any.

I can’t run around falling in love with fantasies.

All the most powerful emotions come from chaos -fear,anger,love- especially love. Love is chaos itself. Think about it! Love makes no sense. It shakes you up and spins you around. And then, eventually , it falls apart.

If by now you're a little confused, don't be too hard on yourself. Life is confusing, and anyone who claims that she has all the answers has probably uncovered the wrong ones.

You know, sometimes when you're too close to someone, it's hard to see who they really are.

I kept my arms around Joi and my face buried deep in her hair while I waited for Peter Pan to slip through the window. I thought I needed him to tell me what I should do. But he never showed up. He left me alone with a girl who smelled of jasmine and cocoa butter. And before I fell asleep, I finally realized that was more than enough.

Because I love you, Iain said simply. I always have. I love your bad temper. I love your jealous streak. I love your strength and pigheadedness. And I know you love me. And sometimes love makes people go a little crazy. The insanity won't last forever...I hope.

Quiet people keep thier secrets to themselves. That's what makes them interesting...and usually worth the wait.

Where's the course called How to Lead a Life of Crime? That's what this is about, isn't it? You've got everyone thinking this is the best school in the country, but it's really just a Hogwarts for hustlers.

This is April, he said, holding up the chicken. She's the only friend I have left. I saved her from an evil chef at Tavern on the Green, and we've pledged eternal friendship.

You see, faith means listening to your heart, not just your heard. It's not about ignoring facts it's about being willing to see around them sometimes.