I've managed to include only enough historical detail to give the "flavor" of the time period while keeping the characters and story… — Julie Klassen Character Copy Share Image
“The body might be engaged in the most base drudgery, but always the mind can be thinking on whatever is lovely, pure,… — Julie Klassen Beauty Copy Share Image
“Come to think of it, she did not speak a word. Yet I could have sworn she had the most beautiful voice.” — Julie Klassen Beautiful voice Copy Share Image
“... he had learned from repeated error not to ignore these quiet proddings, whether of conscience or of God.” — Julie Klassen Conscience Copy Share Image
I received so many positive comments about the quotes that I decided to continue to use them in my novels. — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“Shut your trap, boy. You are hereby disinherited. Davies! I want a new will.” — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Words are important to me. I listen to each one, weigh and measure it. If I cannot trust your words, how can… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“How foolish was the fox. How blind. To not see, not value the friendship, the affection, the trust the brown bird offered… — Julie Klassen Fables Copy Share Image
“In the end the myth didn’t matter. What mattered in reality was a person’s character, what he did with the life and… — Julie Klassen Life Copy Share Image
“We all of us die, Miss Smallwood,' he interrupted. 'But we don't all of us make our lives count for something. How… — Julie Klassen Death Copy Share Image
“I need to hear the words of this book—its truth, forgiveness, hope—as much as anybody.” Nathaniel looked up with an apologetic smile.… — Julie Klassen Bible Copy Share Image
Having been an editor for more than a decade, I thought I had a good idea of how much work was involved… — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“How rough your hands still are.” Embarrassed, she made to pull them away, but he held them fast. “Yet never have I… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
I found myself wondering, what would it be like to have a strange woman living in your home, nursing your child? My… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
My hope is that my novels reflect the reality of a world where good and evil exist, imperfect people make mistakes, but… — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
For my second novel, The Apothecary's Daughter, my editor encouraged me to think of another unusual profession for a woman to have.… — Julie Klassen Apothecary Copy Share Image
I would never believe it of you, my boy, regardless of the schemers your mother and sister turned out to be. You… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Do you not pray, Miss Smallwood?' She avoided his gaze. 'No.' 'God is speaking to you every day,' he said softly. 'You… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Where has God promised to fulfill our every whim according to the minutia of our earthly desires? Where has He promised to… — Julie Klassen Christianity Copy Share Image
“Mr. Upchurch,” she fumbled. “I . . . I must take my leave directly. But before I go, allow me to say how sorry I… — Julie Klassen Apology Copy Share Image
“Make your life count, Henry David Weston. For when you reach the end of your days, you will not look back and… — Julie Klassen Life Copy Share Image
“Nathaniel Upchurch. Margaret couldn’t believe it. Gone were the pale features, the thin frame, the hesitant posture, the spectacles. Now broad shoulders… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“How long had it had been since she'd thought back on the evenings around the fire, number games at the kitchen table,… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Endeavour to serve with such good will and attention to the interest of your employers, that they know they are blessed in… — Julie Klassen Employers Copy Share Image
“The human heart, no matter what age, will only open to the heart that opens in return.” — Julie Klassen Heart Copy Share Image
In fact, with each of my novels I have been surprised by something that happens that I had not thought of beforehand. — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“She smiled and feigned enthusiasm, although she cared little for the game. Sometimes that's what you did for the people you loved.” — Julie Klassen Enthusiasm Copy Share Image
“Was it hypocritical to turn to God now, when she had done her utmost to be independent, to make her way without… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“A novel must be exceptionally good to live as long as the average cat. – Lord Chesterfield, eighteenth-century statesman” — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! –… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“God was good, she did not doubt. But that did not always mean He gave you everything you wanted.” — Julie Klassen Doubt Copy Share Image
“The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return. MARIA EDGEWORTH, 19T" CENTURY NOVELIST” — Julie Klassen Human heart Copy Share Image
“I found I quite enjoyed having you under the same roof. Being able to see you, hear your voice many times a… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Emptiness gnawed at Emma. Could she> face death without fear? If she were to show up at heaven's door tomorrow, would God… — Julie Klassen Death Copy Share Image
“Really, Mr. Hollander.” Her mother smiled, though clearly embarrassed. “We are perfectly able to keep a cook for Ivy Cottage. As well… — Julie Klassen Food Copy Share Image
“In 1770, a British law was proposed to Parliament granting grounds for annulment if a bride used cosmetics prior to her wedding… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
I find research fascinating and always conduct some before I begin writing, and then fill in the rest as needed. I read… — Julie Klassen Book Copy Share Image
![“I found myself wondering, what would it be like to have a strange woman living in your home, nursing your child? My resulting research into the private lives of women in the 18th and 19th centuries inspired me and provided the backbone for [Lady of Milkweed Manor] novel.” quote by Julie Klassen](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/191/julie-klassen-11599_19th-century_i-found-myself-wondering-what-would-it-b_3140275.jpg)
