Men who believe that the way to the mind is not by way of ice picks through the brain or large dosages of dangerous medicine but through an honest reckoning of the self.

One that society can't forgive, but I can.

Knowledge is responsibility, which is why people resist knowledge.

The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.

Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it.

Hearts are breakable," Isabelle said. "And I think even when you heal, you're never what you were before".