134 quotes found
Author · American · 1974
American author (born 1974)
“Courage is not fearlessness.”
“I do like the world quite a lot.”
“Being a writer is a good, good thing.”
“I know I would crumble if I lost you.”
“All I've ever wanted was to be near you.”
“There you go...let it all slide out. Unhappiness can't stick in a person's soul when it's slick with tears.”
“You are my butterfly and refuse to set you free.”
“You're better than seven years of food. You're better than windows. You're even better than the sky.”
“They finished laughing and caught their breaths, and looked at each other, and Ani thought Geric looked at her too long, as though he forgot he was looking, as though he did not wish to do anything...”
“I keep thinking about a tale my nurse used to read to me about a bird whose wings are pinned to the ground. In the end, when he finally frees himself, he flies so high he becomes a star. My nurse s...”
“I'm a terrible prince. I should put my kingdom first and everything else second, but your first. I want you by my side every second, but I know I would crumble if I lost you.”
“What she had long believed was not true, and now the world was wide open to discover what was.It is like all my life I thought the sky was green.”
“Even the jerks earn some of our affection. We can be glad they're gone and yet still mourn the good parts.”
“... fantasy is not practice for what is realfantasy is the opiate of women.”
“I don't know how you persist in being so stubborn-""It's a superpower. I was bitten by a radioactive mule.”
“Yes, we'll yell, 'Help, help us, goose girl, and bring the terrifying legion of warrior geese'.”
“You saw my leg?""How can a man help what he sees?" he said. "And, if I could add, you possess a very fine leg.”
“Razo hopped back up and adopted a posture that said he was completely unruffled, never had been, and in fact was ready to do something manly like lift boulders or swallow live worms.”
“He smiled in a way that made me want to kiss him right on the spot. Or the lips. Whichever was closer.”
“What are you doing?" "Ya!" said Jane, whirling around, her hands held up menacingly. It was Mr. Nobley with coat, hat, and cane, watching her with wide eyes. Jane took several quick (but oh so casu...”
“I'm not bossy - I just happen to be more capable than most everyone else.”
“I'm Razo, a member of Bayern's Own," he said, stopping himself from adding "Loafing is just a hobby of mine.""Bayern's Own? But you're a child." Razo looked up to the sky. "I'm not a child, I'm jus...”
“Sometimes my fancy gets to floating inside me, threatening to carry me away like a leaf on a wind. Better to be a stone.”
“When you get tired of worrying and mourning your horse and trying not to be afraid, tell me and I'll do it for you a while so you can shut your eyes and sleep peaceful.”
