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No one is yours, and you belong to no one. We’re all just fallen foes trying to survive this universe.
“Grudges, like crotchless underwear, make very little sense.”
“Too bad we’re not measured based on our good times. It’s how we perform in the bad times that makes us who we are.”
“That’s right, life is a messy business. Living is a lesson in endurance.” Arsène nods. “And endurance is a lesson in humility. The problem with humankind is that everyone wants a simple, comfortable life. But that’s such a terrible existence. How could you ever appreciate the good moments if you haven’t braved the bad ones?
“What I had for Grace doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of how I feel about you. You’re the only woman who’s ever made me feel worthy without the armor of estates, money, and pedigree. You don’t care about any of those things. And it makes you special. You’re the exact opposite of Grace.”
“I knew that if I had you, I would never let you go, and not letting you go wasn’t an option, because you were still hopelessly in love with Paul. I didn’t want to insert myself into another disastrous situation, of becoming obsessed with a woman who could never be mine. Once was enough. More than recommended, actually.”
“I am Mars, and there might be life on it. There could be. Thanks to you. I burn for you, Winnifred. And I’m tired of living in the cold. Come back to New York. Make the place livable. For both of us. Please.”
You may burn for me, but I’m terrified of getting burned.”
“I feel strongly that you could do with some unconditional love, and that’s exactly what I’m going to offer you, Winnifred.”
The interesting thing about saying hello is that you have no idea how hard it’ll be to say goodbye to that same person.
“Heartbreak is a terrible reason not to give love a second chance. It’s like swearing off food because of food poisoning. Or . . . or . . . I don’t know! Like avoiding ice cream because you don’t like one flavor. Love has so much more to offer than heartbreak. It’s hope. It’s butterflies. It’s wisdom. It’s family and shelter. Peace and babies.”
“And excited. The house will always be full. I will never be bored. I do prefer children to full-size people, as a general rule. They’ve yet to surrender every part of their individuality in order to fit in, and they view the world through a fascinating prism.”
