How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Fifteen years ago [...] Daniela was a comer to Chicago's art scene. [...] Then came life. Me. Charlie. A bout of crippling postpartum depression (1.29)
Daniela is happy as a wife, mother, and art teacher, but she'd be lying if she said she had no disappointments about her life. She had a real dream—to become the greatest artist of her generation—but she gave it all up after life took her in a wildly different direction.
Quote #2
"He said, 'Daniela, on my deathbed I would rather have memories of you than of a cold, sterile lab." (1.51)
Jason's dad had been a research scientist, so what he says here directly applies to our hero, as well. Although Jason might sometimes be disappointed when he sees lesser talents like Ryan Holder find success, he should be happy with the strong family he has.
Quote #3
"Jason, you would've changed the world if you'd decided to go to that path. If you'd stuck with it. Instead, you're teaching undergrad physics to future doctors and patent lawyers." (1.139)
Ryan Holder is a legit scientist, but even he has to admit that Jason would have beaten the pants off of him if he had stuck with it. But he didn't. As we've said, Jason is pretty happy with the life he's chosen, but hearing this praise from Ryan makes the disappointment rise up again: he doesn't like thinking about what could have been.