You know what I think?” she says. “That people’s memories are maybe the fuel they burn to stay alive. Whether those memories have any actual importance or not, it doesn’t matter as far as the maintenance of life is concerned. They’re all just fuel.

“It must be though on you not being able to read, but it's not the end of the wo…”

“Or maybe that’s what it’s all about: this religion’s substance is its lack of s…”

“One last word of advice, though, Mr. Okada, though you may not want to hear thi…”

“I guess I felt attached to my weakness. My pain and suffering too. Summer light…”