“being an atheist required more belief than he had, a kind of determined certainty about mystery that he didn’t think was feasible or possible, admirable or even desirable.” — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
“In the coming weeks, he would spend a lot of time trying to unpack that moment, not understanding himself how years of commitment and… — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
“She believed in second chances, sometimes more than first chances, which were wasted on youth and indiscretion” — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
“In some inexplicable way she’d been looking forward to it and all its attendant drama, because wasn’t there something nearly lovely—when you were young… — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
“[Jack:] 'I was twenty-four when I met Walker. Do you know I've never lived alone? I'm forty-four years old and I've never lived alone. The first few weeks Walker was gone, I didn't know what to do with myself. I'd stay in the store until late, pick up some takeout, and just watch television until I fell asleep.' [... Melody:]… — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share
“abundance proffered too soon led to lassitude and indolence, a wandering dissatisfaction.” — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
“being an atheist required more belief than he had, a kind of determined certainty about mystery that he didn’t think was feasible or possible,… — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
“The things money could buy weren’t the reward; the reward was to feel lifted above everyone else,” — Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Copy Share Image
