Children are nothing but a problem people create and then congratulate themselves on solving.”(13)
-- Violet (chapter 1)

Importance: Violet says this to Daisy in the restaurant after Daisy tells her that it might be less complicated for her if she sticks to dating men instead of both men and women.

ESP, psychic predictions – the world’s a pretty weird and cool place, so why is it impossible?” (29)
-- Hank (chapter 2)

Importance: Hank makes this comment to Kate (Daisy) as they discuss Violet’s on-camera interview following the earthquake during the early morning hours. His admission "… there’s a part of me that believes in that stuff" is a surprise to Kate and is important because it gives her a way to open up and reveal the truth of herself to her friend, but she is too afraid to take the chance even after he suggests that it is hubris to rule it out.

What do you suggest I...
-- Rita Schramm (chapter 3)