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Kate DiCamillo quotes

American Author March 25, 1964

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Never in his life had Edward been cradled like a baby. Abilene had not done it. Nor had Nellie. And most certainly, Bull had not. It was a singular sensation to be held so gently and yet so fiercely, to be stared down at with so much love. Edward felt the whole of his china body flood with warmth. (page 128) Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo quote: "I am single and childless, but I have lots of friends and I am..."
I am single and childless, but I have lots of friends and I am an aunt to three lovely children. Kate DiCamillo
Once there was a princess who was very beautiful. She shone bright as the stars on a moonless night. But what difference did it make that she was beautiful? None. No difference."Why did it make no difference?" asked Abilene. Because," said Pellegrina, "She was a princess who loved no one and cared nothing for love, even though there were many who loved her. Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo quote: "There is nothing sweeter in this sad world than the sound of..."
There is nothing sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name. Kate DiCamillo
There," she said. She rocked him back and forth. "There, you foolish, beautiful boy who wants to change the world. There, there. And who could keep from loving you? Who could keep from loving a boy so brave and true? Kate DiCamillo
Reader, you may ask this queston. In fact, you must ask this question. Is it ridiculous for a very small, sickly, big-eared mouse fall in love with a beautiful princess named Pea? The answer is.. Yes. Of course it's ridiculous. Love is ridiculous. But love is also wonderful. And powerful. Kate DiCamillo
During the night, while Bull and Lucy slept, Edward, with ever-open eyes, stared up at the constellations. He said their names, and then he said the names of the people who loved him. He started with Abilene, and then went on to Nellie and Lawrence and from there to Bull and Lucy, and then he ended again with Abilene: Abilene, Nellie, Lawrence, Bull, Lucy, Abilene. See? Edward told Pellegrina. I am not like the princess. I know about love. Kate DiCamillo
We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us. Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo quote: "Bink," said Gollie, "I must inform you that you are giving a..."
Bink," said Gollie, "I must inform you that you are giving a home to a truly unremarkable fish."I love him" said Bink. Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo quote: "It's hard not to immediately fall in love witha dog who has a..."
It's hard not to immediately fall in love witha dog who has a good sense of humor. Kate DiCamillo
Forgiveness, reader, is, I think, something very much like hope and love - a powerful, wonderful thing. And a ridiculous thing, too. Kate DiCamillo
Love, as we have already discussed, is a powerful, wonderful, ridiculous thing, capable of moving mountains. And spools of thread. Kate DiCamillo
Look at me, he said to her. His arms and legs jerked. Look at me. You got your wish. I have learned how to love. And it’s a terrible thing. I’m broken. My heart is broken. Help me. The old woman turned and hobbled away. Come back, thought Edward. Fix me Kate DiCamillo
Love is ridiculous. But love is also wonderful. And powerful. And Despereaux's love for the Princess Pea would prove, in time, to be all of these things: powerful, wonderful, and ridiculous. Kate DiCamillo
Have you, in truth, ever seen something so heartbreakingly lovely? What are we to make of a world where stars shine bright in the midst of so much darkness and gloom? Kate DiCamillo

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