The Safety of Objects Quotes

“I liked the fact she understood how we all have little secret habits that seem normal enough to us, but which we know better than to mention out loud.”
― A.M. Homes, The Safety of Objects

“I’m trying to find some piece of myself that is truly me, a part that I would be willing to wear like a jewel around my neck.”
― A.M. Homes, The Safety of Objects

“I love my foot. If I had to send a part of myself to represent myself in some other country, or in some other way, I would amputate my foot and send it wrapped in white tissue on a silk-embroidered cushion. I would send my foot because it is me, more me than I’m willing to let on.”
― A.M. Homes, The Safety of Objects

“If you are ever in a praying situation with Him: Be Specific! Include certain clauses. It’s not enough to assume that if a person lives they’ll be okay… Cause God has a wicked sense of humor. And even though he knows you mean more, he’ll only give you exactly what you ask for.”
― A.M. Homes, The Safety of Objects

“As far as she’s concerned a house should be like a self-cleaning oven; it should take care of itself.”
― A.M. Homes, The Safety of Objects