The Home Quotes in The Martian

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

Hey don't get me wrong, I'm not a mama's boy or anything [...] It's totally manly and normal for me to cling to a letter from my mom. (13.10)

Don't worry, Mark—we're not throwing you any shade on this one. It's been nice chatting with NASA, but those eggheads are nothing compared to dear old Mama Watney. No matter how insignificant it might seem to us on the outside, getting that message must feel like finding the Holy Grail

Quote #5

Waking up to frigid weather felt surprisingly nostalgic. I grew up in Chicago, after all. (18.100)

You know you're going crazy when you're feeling sentimental about brutal Chicago winters: those things are icier than Gucci Mane. Nostalgia sure has a funny way of working sometimes.

Quote #6

"Don't get me wrong," Robert quickly added. "I understand why you're doing all this. Still, from a selfish point of view, I miss my wife." (19.7)

Robert's in a tough position. On one hand, he just wants his old lady to be home, presumably so they can snuggle in bed and listen to "Dancing Queen" on repeat. On the other, he wants to respect her space. Commander Lewis doesn't seem like the type of woman who would budge either way.