"Where others see imperfections, I see uniqueness. I don't see flaws; I see beautiful distinctions that set you apart from everyone else in the world. I see the miraculous creation that you are."

"Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them."

"We accept the love we think we deserve."

"As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once."