They’ll say you’re too little, Werner, that you’re from nowhere, that you shouldn’t dream big.
-- Frau Elena (Chapter 10 paragraph 11)

Importance: Frau Elena to Werner when she tells him that no matter what he dreams, she believes in him and encourages him by telling him that she knows he’ll do something great, thereby giving him the courage to reach beyond his immediate grasp and dream big.

Now, you're going to take us home.
-- Daniel LeBlanc (Chapter 13 paragraph 7)

Importance: This quote shows the dedication by Daniel to ensure that his daughter can still function within the boundaries of their lives by building her a replica of her neighborhood and allowing her to learn how to use it to get around.

Don't you want to understand what's happening?
-- Jutta Pfennig (Chapter 28 paragraph 5)

Importance: Werner learns early to compartmentalize his feelings where the war is concerned. He really doesn't want to know what is going on, and doesn't want to think about what his...