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Louis Sachar, born on March 20, 1954, is an American author of children's literature. Known for his unique narrative style and profound thematic insights, his works have won the hearts of readers worldwide, with his novel 'Holes' being particularly popular.

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All School Ifs Book Holes Thinking Knows Way Writing Kids Said Stories Feels Five Giving Small Steps Steps Stills Two Years Children

Famous Louis Sachar Quotes

“I jog in the morning and then write for about two hours. There are times when I'm really excited and can't wait to get back to it. But there are days when I don't know what's coming next, and I really have to force it.”

Knows Writing Two Next Force Waiting Hours Morning Excited Get Back

Author:Louis Sachar

“But I'm taking small steps 'Cause I don't know where I'm going I'm taking small steps And I don't know what to say. Small steps, Trying to pull myself together And maybe I'll discover A clue along the way!”

Knows Way Trying Together Causes Steps Clue Small Steps

Book:Small Steps

Source: Small Steps

“But don't forget who you really are. And I'm not talking about your so-called real name. All names are made up by someone else, even the one your parents gave you. You know who you really are. When you're alone at night, looking up at the stars, or maybe lying in your bed in total darkness, you know that nameless person inside you...Your muscles will toughen. So will your heart and soul. That's necessary for survival. But don't lose touch with that person deep inside you, or else you won't really have survived at all.”

Source: Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Greenlake

“When anything bad happens to me or someone I know, I always know who to blame. My no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.”

Knows Happens Blame Stealing Dirty Grandfather Pigs Rotten Great Grandfather

Author:Louis Sachar

“Okay, you were probably taught there are five senses," he said. "We see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But how do we know those are the only five? What are the senses that we don't have? What are we failing to perceive?”

Knows Said Five Failing Taught Taste Okay Smell Senses Perceive Five Senses

Book:The Cardturner

Source: The Cardturner

“Well, let me tell you something, Caveman. You are here on account of one person. If it wasn't for that person, you wouldn't be here digging holes in the hot sun. You know who that person is?" "My no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.”

Ifs Knows Wells Persons Sun Let Me Accounts Hot Stealing Holes Dirty Grandfather Pigs Rotten Digging Great Grandfather Digging A Hole Hot Sun

Book:Holes

Source: Holes

“I'm not stupid. I know everybody thinks I am. I just don't like answering their questions.”

Thinking Knows Stupid Not Stupid

Book:Holes

Source: Holes

About the Author

Born: March 20, 1954
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 81

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