“Jake knew that his mother had a tendency to mistake rules, her rules, for principles. She did not bend because she did not have enough confidence to know when or how far. She did not listen well because one ear… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“But no one was prouder of me or happier for me than Branwell, and I think he would not have been prouder or happier… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“Jamie: The only kind of deal that I can make is with money, and we haven't got any of that. Mrs. Frankweiler: You are… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“Flattery is as important a machine as the lever, isn't it, Saxonberg? Give it a proper place to rest, and it can move the… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“Oh, well,' Mrs. Zender continued, 'Mother always said that Mr. Zender had other talents. He was good looking, and I think Mother put looking… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“There were times when the bad and the sad could have weighed me down. But to drink life from only the good is to… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“Uncle had learned long ago that obeying a rule in fact but not in spirit was very hard on people who say we for… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“...loved him beyond reason, but then, all love is beyond reason.” — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
“Friendship is a combination of art and craft. The craft part is in knowing how to give and how to take. The art part… — E.L. Konigsburg Copy Share Image
