“What could I say? (...) That I wanted to scream at the unfairness of it all? (...) Encouraging me the way he had, knowing that there was no new century for me, no new life for this girl.” — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
“I don't understand the modern educational system at all." "Neither do I. We have to learn sewing and knitting and smocking. In Deportment, they… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
See, that's the thing about second chances. It's two people that are there for each other and support each other and care about each other no matter how much they want to deny it. It's about one person doing everything they can to make sure the other doesn't fall and vice-versa. Second chances are about holding on to that other… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share
It was too bad, but sometimes a little knowledge could ruin your whole day, or at least take off some of the shine. — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
The strongest people in the world are the ones who think they're weak. — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
I didn't want anyone getting close to me. I pushed people away. Built a wall around my heart to keep them out. I let one person take down the bricks, and I suppose it was a good idea, but, sometimes, he hurts me too. And it hurts so much worse then any other hurt I've felt because he is one… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share
It is better to travel with hope in one's heart than to arrive in safety. . . . We should celebrate today's failure because… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
“Lula," I said, "do you ever think about getting married?" I guess I do. Doesn't everybody?" You have to let your husband kiss you once you're married. And you have to kiss him back." No, " she said. Yes." I nodded, as if I knew everything there was to know about husbands and wives kissing. "That's what they do together."… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share
It's amazing what you can see when you just sit quietly and look. — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
“I had never classified myself with other girls. I was not of their species; I was different. I had never thought my future would… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
“Na licu mu je bio zadovoljan, odsutan izraz. Svijetu je izgledao kao da je zagledan u prazno, ali ja sam znala da gleda u… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
“That night, when SanJuanna had cleared the main course and brought dessert in, my mother called for quiet and said, "Boys, I have an announcement to make. Your sister made the apple pies tonight. I'm sure we will all enjoy them very much." "Can I learn how, ma'am?" said Jim Bowie. "No, J.B. Boys don't bake pies," Mother said. "Why… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share
Ahhh. Bed, book, kitten, sandwich. All one needed in life, really. — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
