Shelter A Novel Quotes & Sayings

Winter makes you old — Frances Greenslade

There should be different words for giving birth than the ones we have. 'Giving' should at least be 'undertaking' or 'undergoing'. I remember in church how the priest said, 'Mary bore Jesus', and I always thought of it as 'bored'. But now that I know what 'bore' means, and now that I've seen what Jenny went through, it's a much better word than the passive 'the baby was born', like it's as easy as growing fingernails — Frances Greenslade

JOE HELLER

True story, Word of Honor:
Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer
now dead,
and I were at a party given by a billionaire
on Shelter Island.

I said, "Joe, how does it make you feel
to know that our host only yesterday
may have made more money
than your novel 'Catch-22'
has earned in its entire history?"
And Joe said, "I've got something he can never have."
And I said, "What on earth could that be, Joe?"
And Joe said, "The knowledge that I've got enough."
Not bad! Rest in peace! — Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

And second, keep in mind that you are a weapon. In theory, when you're done with training, you should be able to kick a hole in a wall or knock out a moose with a single punch."
"I would never hit a moose," said Clary. "They're endangered. — Cassandra Clare

And suddenly, as if her head had cleared, she was quite sure that wonderful things did indeed exist. Even if they're only in my own mind, she thought, they're there and worth fighting for. I mustn't give in. — Diana Wynne Jones

A little baby girl trying to soothe her girl of a mother — Frances Greenslade

It is horrific even to think that there are children, victims of abortion, who will never see the light of day — Pope Francis

The pain was a river I rode; I could not plant my feet in it or it would knock me down — Frances Greenslade

She keeps herself busy by hitting the gym, meditating, and volunteering at the local women's shelter. And at first, Julie's writing schedule is sporadic as she takes the time necessary to grieve over her lost relationship. But she realizes she feels best when she dedicates most of her time and energy to her novel. — Sheri Fink

In a novel, you'll find yourself in a world of possibilities. You'll find shelter there. — Alice Hoffman

Edward was good at finding Emil's most vulnerable places. Some people are like that. Siblings maybe most of all — Frances Greenslade

Don't think too much. Descartes may come to existence when he thinks, but you perish and vanish when you think. — Oguz Atay

You're screwed, scum, and not in the way you'd like, either. Irony's a bitch, isn't it?"
"You wouldn't say that if you knew who I am."
Vol's bounty hunter laughs. "Trust me, I've seen an asshole before. Drop the sword now. — Nenia Campbell

Failure to plan is planning to fail — Frances Greenslade