Unlearning yourself is more important than knowing yourself.
-- Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: The quote is repeated three times in the novella. It demonstrates how the narrator views herself and her position in her relationship with Jonás. The narrator knows what to expect of herself, but thinks that it is more important to try and shift away from those expectations.

Last year I had an accident I almost didn’t come back from and not long afterwards I discovered sex with Jonás. Good sex. I mean, In that order.
-- Narrator (chapter 2)

Importance: The quote illustrates how the narrator coped with a major life event. After her accident, she was able to find comfort in sex with Jonás and then feelings developed. Perhaps because the narrator can see how her perspective changed after her accident, then she is concerned about how Jonás’ perspective will change following the death of his mother.

Am I the idea...
-- Narrator (chapter 5)