In my family, sometimes what’s not said takes up more space than what is.
-- Maizy Chen (Chapter 5)

Importance: Much is left unspoken in the Chen family. Because of this failure to communicate, the members of the family have a difficult time understanding each other. This failure to communicate most seriously affects the relationship between Oma and Charlotte and between Werner and Opa. Ultimately, the characters will work around their problems but not without significant strife due to their failure to communicate.

It’s not just the cards you’re dealt. It’s what you do with them that matters most.
-- Opa Chen (Chapter 10)

Importance: Opa tells this to Maizy as he teaches her to play poker. Many of the characters have a lot against them in life, perhaps most especially Lucky. By showing Maizy that in poker, people can better their circumstances, he also shows her that in life people can do the same. Daisy will become...