How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"It's the universe's way of providing contrast, you know? There have to be a few holes in the road. It's how life is." (5.92)
Oh, Delia. How does she know so much? And would you say she applies her nuggets of wisdom to the way she lives her own life?
Quote #8
"We both know life is short, Macy." (7.202)
Check out Kristy, young girl extraordinaire, doling out the wisdom. What about Kristy's life has allowed her to get so stinkin' deep?
Quote #9
"You said the other day life was long," I shot back. Which is it?"
"It's both," she said, shrugging. "It all depends on how you choose to live it. It's like forever, always changing."
"Nothing can be two opposite things at once," I said. "It's impossible."
"No," she replied, squeezing my hand, "what's impossible is that we actually think it could be anything other than that." (7.203-206)
In Shmoop's humble opinion, logic doesn't help when the heart is concerned.