“God wants to rescue us, not destroy us. You don't have to be afraid of being happy, thinking that he wants to take that happiness away from you That's not who he is." "How can you be sure?" "Because when you've had a taste of goodness, it helps you recognize the difference between good and evil. I believe that people like Grace and St. Francis and a whole host of other kind, loving people show us what God is like. He isn't waiting to punish you and he doesn't give you blessings just to strip them away.”

“Kiss someone. Even if it's only in your mind.”

“Maybe the only thing that lasts is our memories of each other...”

“Sometimes I hear the echo of your voice in an empty hall and it reminds me that you're gone.”

“Light a candle against the darkness...”

“Without guilt or remorse, shame was an empty emotion. Indeed, shame would not be shame.”

“I didn’t know what darkness was until I lost you”

“He Looked down at her gravely. "In many ways, we are the most perfect match. We see each other as we are, but neither of us views the other as broken.”

“I want you forever, not just for tonight.”

“I don't think you comprehend the depth of my feeling for you. It goes beyond wanting to be near you, or protect you. I want you to be happy, and I want you to be treated with respect.”

“I'm sorry you don't want to know me anymore. I will spend the rest of my life regretting the fact that I wasted my second chance to know you. And I will always be conscious of your absence."- Gabriel to Julia.”