Perfectionist Quotes by Patricia MacLachlan

Each time I write a new piece, whether a novel, a picture book, a speech or anything, really, it has so much to do…

— Patricia MacLachlan

I love to talk to children about making mistakes. Its important that I tell them about how I dont get it right the first…

— Patricia MacLachlan

My greatest fear is being somewhere without a book.

— Patricia MacLachlan

I have great respect for children. And I have great respect for their ability as writers.

— Patricia MacLachlan

You should know that there are some things for which there are no answers, no matter how beautiful the words may be.

— Patricia MacLachlan

“Sadness is Steam rising Tears falling A breath you take in But can't let out As hard as you try.”

— Patricia MacLachlan

I think it's important to remember where I began. I know that when I talk to other writers, say, writers from the South or…

— Patricia MacLachlan

“Where else," I will say, "does an old turtle crossing the path Make all the difference in the world?”

— Patricia MacLachlan

“Byrd: It is important because we are giving her something to take away with her when she goes. Lalo: What will she take with…

— Patricia MacLachlan

I never work from an outline, and often I don't know how the story will end.

— Patricia MacLachlan

I'm working on a bunch of things with my daughter Emily. In some ways, she's a smarter and better editor than I am.

— Patricia MacLachlan

“There are always things to miss," said Maggie. "No matter where you are.”

— Patricia MacLachlan