Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Ann Rinaldi

Quote by Ann Rinaldi

“Our enemies make us strong, Miss Muffet, not our friends. Our friends will lie to us, tell us what we need to hear. Forgive us. We must keep a few good enemies on hand, always, to keep us sharp and teach us never to do anything that needs forgiveness.”

Quote by Ann Rinaldi

Work

An Acquaintance with Darkness

Browse quotes and source details for this work. more

Author

Ann Rinaldi
Ann Rinaldi

Ann Rinaldi is a renowned American historical fiction author, born on August 27, 1934. Her works, set against the backdrop of history, delve into the inner world of characters, winning the hearts of readers. more

You May Also Like

“A magician may step out without a purse, but he should never step out without a pack of playing cards.”

“How to look after your very drunk friend Step 1: Find her in the bathroom, slumped against the towel rack Step 2: Ask her if she needs to be sick. Try not to get offended when she yells that she's NOT DRUNK Step 3: Tell her it's fine when she apologises, bursts into tears and then falls asleep on your shoulder. [...] Step 6: Root around in her front pocket for her keys. Make a joke about inappropriate touching. Laugh when she earnestly tells you that you could touch her anywhere, because nothing's inappropriate when you're best friends. Step 7: Write it down so you can mock her with it tomorrow, and for the rest of time. Step 8: Tell her mother that yes, you both had a great time. Pour two glasses of water, carry them both up the stairs (Make her go first, so you can catch her if she trips)”