“It was not Hansu that she missed, or even Isak. What she was seeing again in her dreams was her youth, her beginning, and her wishes–so this is how she became a woman.”

“It would be cruel to break that hope before it fades on its own.”

“The cup of innocence will always overflow with the liquid of experience.”

“You are never too old to become younger!”

“Sometimes you just have to jump in a mud puddle because it’s there. Never get so old that you forget about having fun.”

“Your youth is certainly finished and old age has definitely arrived if you feel that you are losing enthusiasm, excitement and energy towards your dreams and goals.”