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Jennifer Donnelly is an American author known for her historical novels and young adult literature. Her works are renowned for their rich historical background and profound emotional descriptions, which have won her a wide following among readers.

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“Roses have thorns, and thorns leave wounds.”

Pain Hurt

Book:Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book

Source: Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book

“I don't like hope very much. In fact, I hate it. It's the crystal meth of emotions. It hooks you fast and kills you hard. It's bad news. The worst. It's sharp sticks and cherry bombs. When hope shows up, it's only a matter of time until someone gets hurt.”

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Book:Revolution

Source: Revolution

“I play until my fingertips are raw. Until I rip a nail and bleed on the strings. Until my hands hurt so bad I forget my heart does.”

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Book:Revolution

Source: Revolution

“I play until my fingers are blue and stiff from the cold, and then I keep on playing. Until I'm lost in the music. Until I am the music--notes and chords, the melody and harmony. It hurts, but it's okay because when I'm the music, I'm not me. Not sad. Not afraid. Not desperate. Not guilty.”

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Book:Revolution

Source: Revolution

“They sat quietly together for a few minutes, Joe holding Fiona's hand, Fiona sniffling. No flowery words, no platitudes passed between them. Joe would have done anything to ease her suffering, but he knew nothing he might do, or say, could. Her grief would run its course, like a fever, and release her when it was spent. He would not shush her or tell her it was God's will and that her da was better off. That was rubbish and they both knew it. When something hurt as bad as this, you had to let it hurt. There were no shortcuts.”

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Author:Jennifer Donnelly

“Because just for a few seconds, someone else hurts, too. For just a few seconds, I'm not alone.”

Hurt Seconds Not Alone

Author:Jennifer Donnelly

About the Author

Born: August 16, 1963
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 196

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