“Lady Ponsonby was right. The forbidden fruit isn't shaped like an apple. It's shaped like a banana.”

“You are a bit like that painting, Minnow. Remember how lovingly and carefully formed you are. Your thoughts, your talents, your memories, your mistakes.... they all make the complete canvas of you. Even though others may mistake your worth, you must never value yourself any less.”

“I give you my name, my earthly possessions, and my eternal love. But of all the things I have, the thing I want most to give you are my eyes, these eyes that see how magnificently beautiful you are.”

“Lady Ponsonby was right. The forbidden fruit isn't shaped like an apple. It's shaped like a banana.”