"The idea of a solitary westernized individual whose faith in God is private is very threatening to you. An atheist who belongs to a community is far easier for you to trust than a solitary man who believes in God." Chap. 7, Political Islamist Is Only a Name That Westerners and Seculars Give Us, p. 61

"'I haven't come to Kars for political reasons,' said Blue. 'I came perhaps, to stop this suicide epidemic.'" Chap. 8, Suicide Is A Terrible Sin, p. 76

"'It's snow,' said her father. 'If nothing else, it is an accurate description of our weather here. This counts as real news.'" Chap. 13, I'm Not Going to Discuss My Faith with an Atheist, p. 110

"'I really wouldn't want to do anything to disrupt your happiness,' said Hande, setting everyone in the room on edge, 'but I came here tonight to meet you. I haven't...