“I regard this novel as a work without redeeming social value, unless i...” — Ellen Goodman Quote

“I regard this novel as a work without redeeming social value, unless it can be recycled as a cardboard box.”

“We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness. ”

“There's a trick to the Graceful Exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, a relationship is over - and to let go. It means leaving what's over without denying its value.”

“There was once a time when 'Final Fantasy' meant greatness, when seeing Square's brand on a game box meant you were about to play something special. That time has long since passed.”

“I try to control my box. I always think the goalkeeper has to be the chief of the box: it's his area, and he has to defend it.”

“For many impoverished people, living under a tarp or in a cardboard box is a way of life.”