“Almost dying is awfully easy. It's the living that's hard.”
―
Jennifer L. Holm
“Everyone things children are sweet as Necco Wafers, but I've lived long enough to know the truth: kids are rotten. The only difference between grown-ups and kids is that grown-ups go to jail for murder. Kids get away with it.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Turtle in Paradise
“I'm a jellyfish glowing in the dark sea, bright and brilliant, just waiting to be discovered.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Miss Hepplewhite looked pained."Miss Peck," she said at last, "a young lady should never, ever, under any circumstances whatsoever, run. Should you find yourself in a situation where you are at risk, it is always preferable to faint.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Boston Jane: An Adventure
“Like me!" I said. "I have to work hard, too. Why, I haven't thrown manure in over two months!” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Boston Jane: An Adventure
“Papa always said you make your own luck.And maybe you do.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Boston Jane: An Adventure
“This, I thought, was true love. Someone who made you happy without saying a word.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Claim
“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself. —Galileo Galilei” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“What is it with folks always talking about where they’re from? You could grow up in a muddy ditch, but if it’s your muddy ditch, then it’s gotta be the swellest muddy ditch ever.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Turtle in Paradise
“I think what you wear on Halloween is important. It says something about you--who you are and what you want to be. There's got to be a reason so many girls go around dressed as princesses and witches.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Life is precious and we don't realize that at the time.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Three Meatloaf HaikusOh yucky meatloafsitting under the hot lightsso gray and gristly.Nothing tastes worse thanyou, not cauliflower oreven lima beans.And what is that weirdthing sticking out--a whisker?hair? a rubber band?” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf: A Year Told Through Stuff
“He alone had the courage to do what was right.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Super Amoeba
“Mr.Clayton?Didn't you see her ears?You mean ears turning bright red means you're in love?I don't know, he mumbles, and looks down, his ears are bright red.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Trouble with May Amelia
“It’s the cycle of life,” I say, remembering Starlily’s words. “Things need to move forward, not backward.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Take the planarian flatworm. You can slice it in two and each part will grow into a new worm. The hydra, a freshwater creature, can actually regenerate body parts, and the sea anemone doesn’t appear to experience senescence at all.” I” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“There is a bright full moon, and boats in the harbor are lit up and dancing in the inky water.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Our Only May Amelia
“But May Amelia, Miss EcEwing says, Proper Young Ladies don't go gallivanting around the world on ships.Well I sure ain't no Proper Young Lady Miss McEwing, you can ask any of my brothers here.And every child starts laughing and Wilbert laughs so hard he falls off his chair.Miss EcEwing tries to look serious, but finally her eyes crinkle merrily and she laughs too.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Our Only May Amelia
“I didn't think I would end up here.""Me neither.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Sunny Side Up
“Everyone things children are sweet as Necco Wafers, but I've lived long enough to know the truth: kids are rotten. The only difference between grown-ups and kids is that grown-ups go to jail for murder. Kids get away with it.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Turtle in Paradise
“I'm a jellyfish glowing in the dark sea, bright and brilliant, just waiting to be discovered.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Miss Hepplewhite looked pained."Miss Peck," she said at last, "a young lady should never, ever, under any circumstances whatsoever, run. Should you find yourself in a situation where you are at risk, it is always preferable to faint.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Boston Jane: An Adventure
“Like me!" I said. "I have to work hard, too. Why, I haven't thrown manure in over two months!” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Boston Jane: An Adventure
“Papa always said you make your own luck.And maybe you do.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Boston Jane: An Adventure
“This, I thought, was true love. Someone who made you happy without saying a word.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Claim
“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself. —Galileo Galilei” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“What is it with folks always talking about where they’re from? You could grow up in a muddy ditch, but if it’s your muddy ditch, then it’s gotta be the swellest muddy ditch ever.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Turtle in Paradise
“I think what you wear on Halloween is important. It says something about you--who you are and what you want to be. There's got to be a reason so many girls go around dressed as princesses and witches.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Life is precious and we don't realize that at the time.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Three Meatloaf HaikusOh yucky meatloafsitting under the hot lightsso gray and gristly.Nothing tastes worse thanyou, not cauliflower oreven lima beans.And what is that weirdthing sticking out--a whisker?hair? a rubber band?” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf: A Year Told Through Stuff
“He alone had the courage to do what was right.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Super Amoeba
“Mr.Clayton?Didn't you see her ears?You mean ears turning bright red means you're in love?I don't know, he mumbles, and looks down, his ears are bright red.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Trouble with May Amelia
“It’s the cycle of life,” I say, remembering Starlily’s words. “Things need to move forward, not backward.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“Take the planarian flatworm. You can slice it in two and each part will grow into a new worm. The hydra, a freshwater creature, can actually regenerate body parts, and the sea anemone doesn’t appear to experience senescence at all.” I” ― Jennifer L. Holm, The Fourteenth Goldfish
“There is a bright full moon, and boats in the harbor are lit up and dancing in the inky water.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Our Only May Amelia
“But May Amelia, Miss EcEwing says, Proper Young Ladies don't go gallivanting around the world on ships.Well I sure ain't no Proper Young Lady Miss McEwing, you can ask any of my brothers here.And every child starts laughing and Wilbert laughs so hard he falls off his chair.Miss EcEwing tries to look serious, but finally her eyes crinkle merrily and she laughs too.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Our Only May Amelia
“I didn't think I would end up here.""Me neither.” ― Jennifer L. Holm, Sunny Side Up
