"Let your yes be yes and your no be no. May you be protected from evil, and may you live to a ripe old age. If you come in peace, we receive you in peace. Heroism ins the dignity of our ancestors, and, in their name, we welcome you" (Page 8).

"We are caught in a place where there is no hope, no escape from the misery of the present of the memories of the past" (Page 29).

"You know, certain people are chosen to survive. I don't know why, but you are one of those who must remember the past and tell those yet unborn. You must live" (Page 37).

"Family ties only confuse the poor creatures. They'll forget each other as soon as the sun sets. Trust me" (Page 78).

"This time last year, when she was back in Beaufort with her folks, she wouldn't have given a second thought...