Book: L. Steadman. Light in the ocean. Page 2

The man upstairs gave you a second chance, and I think that it is not so important what you did or did not do before. Live in the present. Fix what you can still fix it, and leave the rest in the past. And let this headache from angels, devils or whoever else who is responsible for this.

Good and evil are sometimes so intertwined together, that similar to snakes, which are separated from each other is possible only after killing all but it may be too late.

... it is known that the wife, whose husband dies, is called the special word "widow", and similarly the husband in case of loss of the wife is called "widower". But for parents, surviving children, no special word existed. They continued to be parents, even if their son or daughter was no longer alive.

Safe childbirth is only the first step on a long and perilous journey.

... rules may not provide the desired actions in all situations and can even turn into a disaster. But it is the presence of rules often distinguishes civilization from savagery, and man from beast.

- But you could leave this job? If you wanted to?
Bill, if you want a man to leave even his wife, the only good in this is nothing.

... work is work and must be done, no matter what happens.

... in this world it is impossible to postpone important things for later because "later" may never come. Life can easily take what is particularly expensive, and the return will not happen.

You would not believe how easily a child breaks all your defenses and seizes the soul. And for you it is a complete surprise.

Marriage is a long journey, and you never know what's ahead. Marrying, you agree to all of the potential costs, and there's no going back.

If you have patience, with time all will be made clear.

Marriage has its advantages and disadvantages. But one can not doubt - to be a husband much more difficult than to be single.

You never know what in life will benefit!

... passion is easily mistaken for the real thing.