Even though I tried to stop feeling things for him, I just couldn't.

Inside I knew he was meant to be the guy that taught me about life. Even if he broke my heart eventually.

—Abbi Glines in Fallen Too Far

The gentle look in his eyes reminded me of the boy I'd fallen in love with years ago.

—Abbi Glines in Hold On Tight

Things happen in life and you can't control them. It sucks and you have to move on.

—Abbi Glines in Because of Low

I'm tired of being second choice or third choice. I've got enough of that in my life.

—Abbi Glines in The Vincent Brothers

I wouldn't cry today. I wouldn't cry over him again. Not ever.

—Abbi Glines in Sometimes It Lasts

The dying must often feel this way—steaming along just fine, while on ahead someone has torn up the rails.

—Annie Dillard

I never stopped loving you. I wanted to. It would have been easier. But I can't turn it off with a switch.

—Abbi Glines in Until The End

You know what he taught me? He taught me to feel more. He taught me to give myself over to feelings. And now that's all I have. I'm swamped by them. I can't breathe because I feel so damn much.

—Ellen Sussman in French Lessons

Feelings, who needs them? Sometimes they're like a gift, when you feel love or happiness. Sometimes they're a curse.

—John Marsden in The Dead of Night