On her Family and Past:
* "I feel like a leaf blowing in the wind, never knowing where it's going to land."
* "Sometimes I think I'm a ghost, just drifting around."
* "I don't understand how you can live with so much pain."
* "My mama always said I was born under a bad sign."
* "I wish I could just forget everything that happened."
On the Boatwright Sisters:
* "They're the only family I've ever had that didn't hurt me."
* "They just love you, no matter what."
* "They're like angels, they just know what to do."
* "I feel like I'm finally home."
On Love and Loss:
* "If you love someone, you have to let them go."
* "The only thing that matters is that we're together."
* "I know my mama is in heaven, but it feels like she's still here with me."
* "Maybe love is just a word. Maybe it's just a feeling. Maybe it's just a dream."
On Freedom and Identity:
* "I'm not sure who I am anymore."
* "I want to be free. I want to be myself."
* "I don't want to be like everyone else."
* "I'm not afraid to be different."
On Race and Prejudice:
* "I never knew there were so many different ways to be black."
* "It's not fair. It's not right."
* "We're all human beings, no matter what color we are."
* "We have to stand up for what's right, even if it's hard."
Remember: These are just a few examples. Lily's journey is filled with countless other poignant and insightful lines that you can discover by reading the book.