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Quote by Katherine Paterson

“That was the rule that you never mixed up troubles at home with life at school. When parents were poor or ignorant or mean, or even just didn't believe in having a TV set, it was up to their kids to protect them.”

Book:Bridge to Terabithia

Work

Bridge to Terabithia

This novel explores the deep bond between two young friends who create a magical world together, set against the backdrop of their everyday lives. more

Author

Katherine Paterson

Katherine Paterson is an esteemed American children's literature author known for her profound emotions and rich imagination. Her works have won numerous top awards in the American children's literature field, such as the Newbery Medal. Born on October 31, 1932, Paterson's works cover a variety of themes from historical novels to modern life, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“If you want to fall in love, you can't hold everything in. You have to open up, take that risk. You'll be hurt sometimes, but if you don't, you'll never be happy. The one you find may not be the kind of woman you expected to fall in love with, but it wont matter, you'll love her for exactly what she is.”

Ifs Want Kind May Sometimes Matter Fall Hurt Risk Love You Falling In Love Expected Wanting To Fall In Love Be The Kind Of Woman

Book:The Valley of Horses (with Bonus Content): Earth's Children, Book Two

Source: The Valley of Horses (with Bonus Content): Earth's Children, Book Two

“Nobody else can demean me. I can only demean myself”

I Can

Author:Susan Elizabeth Phillips

“And in this curious state I had the realization, at the moment of seeing that stranger there, that I was a person like everybody else. That I was known by my actions and words, that my internal universe was unavailable for inspection by others. They didn't know. They didn't know, because I never told them.”

Knows Persons States Moments Action Universe Known Seeing Stranger Curious Realization Internals Inspection

Book:Icehenge

Source: Icehenge

“Remember: when people tell you something’s wrong or doesn’t work for them, they are almost always right. When they tell you exactly what they think is wrong and how to fix it, they are almost always wrong.”