...there are men who are possessed by an urge so strong to do some particular thing that they can't help themselves, they've got to do it. They're prepared to sacrifice everything to satisfy their yearning. - p.72

...he found himself now in the agreeable situation of being able to do what was best for others and at the same time what was convenient to himself. - p.67

...gave me a long look, as though she were trying to read my thoughts. - p.132

'...things don't get any easier by putting them off.' - p.53