There was this about the Bedloes: They believed that every part of their lives was absolutely wonderful.
-- Narrator (Chapter 1 paragraph 1, pg. 8)

Importance: This quote is important because it shows how the Bedloes feel about their lives.

Your birthday-mate," Danny was saying. "Or your birthmate, or whatever they call it.
-- Danny Bedloe (Chapter 1 paragraph 8, pg. 24)

Importance: This quote shows the connection between Daphne and Ian that will last their whole lives.

No, we can't. Face the facts, sweetheart: we're in the Department of Reality now.
-- Lucy Dean Bedloe (Chapter 2 paragraph 1, pg. 59)

Importance: Lucy is telling Agatha that not everything can go your way in life.

I can't afford to take anything for granted in this life, I've learned
-- Lucy Dean Bedlow (Chapter 2 paragraph 3, Pg. 65)

Importance: Lucy is lamenting to Bee Bedloe that she has to keep up her appearance because you cannot count on anything in life. The sudden death of Danny has left her without support for her family, so she has to find a way to support them.

And now I reckon Doug and...
-- Mrs. Jessie Jordan (Chapter 3 paragraph 10, pg. 103)