It’s not about deserving. It’s about what you do with what you have.
-- Carl (Andy)

Importance: In the first copy of The Book of Good Times that Carl sends to Andy, he helps convince Andy not to feel guilty about the fame and fortune he has acquired since April’s death. Instead, he should focus on how he uses these assets.

These men—sorry, but it usually is men—don’t care who gets hurt because they’re telling themselves a story in which they’re the hero.
-- Constance Lundgren (Miranda)

Importance: Dr. Lundgren shares with Miranda her concerns about men like Peter Petrawicki abusing their power. This statement is significant because it proves to be true later in the novel, when Peter shows his biases and self-interest in the creation of Altus.

I guess we’re at the point in history where being a person has become a liability. Better to just be a...
-- Andy Skampt (Andy)