(The indicated page numbers are from the Houghton Mifflin 2000 printing)

"Take pride in your pain. You are stronger than those who have none." - Katrina to Kira, explaining a benefit of Kira's handicap. Chapter 3, p. 22

"You will fail. Then they will kill you." - Vandara to Kira, following Kira's trial. Chapter 5, p. 49

"It is clear that exceptions can be made, so we may set aside the assertion that it is the way. It need not always be the way." - Jamison, during his speech defending Kira at the trial. Chapter 4, p. 33

"She's hard, that Vandara. She killed her own tyke, they say. Made him eat the oleander, they say. Sat with him and held his head till he et it, though he didn't want to." - Matt to Kira, addressing Vandara's reputation. Chapter 4, p. 39

"...There is no room for this useless girl. She can't marry. No one wants...