It's not a grudge, really. It's not even a rivalry. It's a prickling, unsettling annoyance. It makes his palms sweat.
-- Alex (One)

Importance: This quote serves as an introduction to Alex and Henry's relationship, particularly its strained early stage. The reader can see the unhealthy and arbitrary vitriol Alex carries towards Henry, while also understanding the role the media plays in playing up their roles in the public eye, which Alex resents. This also highlights a crucial part of Alex's personality, one that has a petty streak and unhealthy fixation on things. This is an Alex that still has some investment in his public image, but he is someone who will grow over the course of the novel.

I always liked Luke. He's brave and good, and he's the strongest Jedi of them all. I think Luke is proof that it doesn't matter where you come from or who your family is--you can...
-- Henry (Two)