“That is the best start, Mathilde, to learn to love. It will help you see that every person matters, that everyone is someone’s loved one. … The truth is, you already do. You think so carefully about how things affect people. That’s why our work here is so hard for you. And it’s why we need you. We all have to make difficult choices. If we make the right ones, hopefully they will allow others to make more right ones, and, one day, things will get better.”
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Suzanne LaFleur (born 1983) is an American author of children's literature, known for her emotionally resonant stories that explore themes of friendship, family, growth, and loss. Her notable works include 'Love, Amelia' and 'Eight Keys,' which have received critical acclaim for their authentic emotional depth and engaging narratives. LaFleur grew up in a reading-loving family in the United States, which sparked her passion for writing. Her writing style focuses on the inner lives of characters, often revealing human warmth and complexity through everyday moments. Her books have been translated into multiple languages, reaching a global audience of young readers. more
“The trouble with big empires is that the enemy is far away and there is weather in between.”
“I was bred for war darling be it love or chaos everything I do is to the death.”
“Some who grow dull religious straight commence And gain in morals what they lose in sense.”
“Do not be at war with no one but wage only warfare prayers.”