Jennifer Donnelly Quotes
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A new word. Bright with possibilities. A flawless pearl to turn over and over in my hand, then put away for safekeeping.
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Together in our house, in the firelight, we are the world made small.
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For the first time, I saw what was in his heart, and I wondered if he might ever want to look deep enough to see mine.
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Every heart is made of stories.
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I have done this—made the sad prince laugh. Made his grieving parents smile. None but me. Think you only kings have power? Stand on a stage and hold the hearts of men in your hands. Make them laugh with a gesture, cry with a word. Make them love you. And you will know what power is.
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I will rain down silver and gold for you. I will shatter the black night, break it open, and pour out a million stars. Turn away from the darkness, the madness, the pain. Open your eyes and know that I am here. That I remember and hope. Open your eyes and look at the light.
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Bravery is feeling fear but doing the thing anyway.
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Little by little, the old world crumbled, and not once did the king imagine that some of the pieces might fall on him.