One day I would have all the books in the world, shelves and shelves of them. I would live my life in a tower of books. I would read all day long and eat peaches. And if any young knights… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
But my mother's life was a never-ending round of maintenance. Not one single thing did she ever achieve but that it had to be done all over again, one day or one week or one season later. Oh, the monotony. — 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… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
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… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
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… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
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… — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
Ahhh. Bed, book, kitten, sandwich. All one needed in life, really. — Jacqueline Kelly Copy Share Image
