Quotes About Perspective

I love arguing with you, Claire. You always surprise me. And occasionally, you even make sense.

Seriously," Shane said, "this kind of is the worst situation we've ever been in, right?" "Speak for yourself," Michael said. "I got myself killed last year. Twice." "Oh yeah. You're right—last year really sucked for you.

Oh, Claire, he said. You think me a far better man than I am. That's kind, and flattering. Are you saying that you - Doughnuts! Myrnin interrupted her and darted away, to zip back in seconds with an open box.

In an insane world, sanity made very little sense.

She keeps asking me where we're going. Yeah, another voice said. It was Shane, pulling up a chair beside Claire. Girls do that. They've always got to be taking the relationship somewhere. That's not true! It is, he said. I get it; somebody's got to be looking ahead. But it makes guys think they're- Closed in, Michael said. Trapped, Shane added. Idiots, Claire finished.

Girl, it's an umbrella, not a Lamborghini

I'm fine with Nature's way, as long as Nature keeps it out of *my* way.

I don't matter here, Shane. I feel like I just don't matter. Stupid, right? No, he said. He sounded so gentle it broke her heart. It's how most people feel most of the time, Claire. You've grown up being special, and this is how most people live their lives...on their own, unnoticed. And they get used to that feeling. It's just new for you.

Oliver . . . well. Who knew if Oliver's problem was the disease or just a bad attitude?

Jason: I'm all for hobbies, but you think this is the time for origami? Whatcha making, a crane?

The weather isn't what you think it is. Not by a long shot.

I get maudlin. Some people drink; some get depressed; some run around having sex with anyone with a pulse. Me, I get philosophical. It's healthier.

Vita hominis plus libro valet! A life is worth more than a book.

The Morganville in her wanted to tell people to go home and be safe, but she knew that was verging on crazy. The world these laughing people lived in was a very different place. She was in a very different place.

With the right books, we can change everything.

You're just Little Miss Optimist, aren't you? Do you come with accessories, like a glass half full and lemons to make into lemonade, too?

It's the hardest lesson for someone who's been taught guns are the answer . . . that they're only the answer to a pure, simple, direct set of problems: killing someone. I

Ah, I remember now why you ceased to amuse, Myrnin. You use honesy like a club.

You may live in your small, dark corner and light a candle and pretend it is the sun; in time, you might even believe it. I certainly cannot stop you. But I will mourn for those you drag into the darkness along with you.

Mortals simply aren't what they used to be, he said. A thousand years ago, you would have bartered your immortal soul for a crust of stale bread. Now I can't even get you to gamble at all, even for your freedom.

Happiness, however brief, always matters.

People like to say that cameras don't lie, but they can. And when they do, everyone believes.

I hate that I see the world through eyes you crafted.

I'm old, girl. Gonna die of something. Might as well be chocolate.