I have often said that I think children's books are like poetry. Finding the exact right words to tell a story is… — Rebecca Serle Copy Share Image
“He bent over Farid and wiped some soot from his cold forehead. "Roxanne knows it," he said. "She'll tell it to you.… — Cornelia Funke Copy Share Image
“The intensity echoed through her, the same excitement he felt. He knew what she wanted -- he'd sensed it. He could please… — Cara McKenna Copy Share Image
Baby I was born to tell you I love you Searching for the right words to say When your eyes are looking… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Words were useless. At times, they might sound wonderful, but they let you down the moment you really needed them. You could… — Cornelia Funke Copy Share Image
“She spoke all the right words, Miss Boyce did. But the stiff set of her shoulders, and the fisting of her hands,… — Meredith Duran Copy Share Image
All you have to do is respect me. Use the right words. If you don't consider me a woman, then use trans… — Carmen Carrera Copy Share Image
“I did answer. I said a little. I'm afraid of what you can do. I mean, I feel safe with you, though.… — Jasinda Wilder Copy Share Image
There are some experiences in life they haven't invented the right words for. — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Emotions, in my experience, aren't covered by single words. I don't believe in "sadness," "joy," or "regret." Maybe the best proof that… — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
I do work hard at trying to find the right expression for something, which might be like finding the right image -… — David Salle Copy Share Image
“If you can approach the world's complexities, both its glories and its horrors, with an attitude of humble curiosity, acknowledging that however… — Daniel C. Dennett Copy Share Image
“But the most terrible thing was that the shame didn't simply sear my heart, it also mingled into a single whole with… — Victor Pelevin Copy Share Image
“Of course, when the barbarians doggedly persist and use the most refined methods to destroy morality, the family, and the mystery, it… — Robert Sarah Copy Share Image
Never expect what you write to be any good, 'cause it's the fear of writing badly that stops you from finding the… — Kate Tempest Copy Share Image
“Not being able to find the right words at crucial times is one of my many problems.” — Haruki Murakami Copy Share Image
I have my dream job. If I was seven years old and you asked me what I'd want to be 30 years… — Tom King Copy Share Image
It's an unnecessary burden to try to think of words and also worry at the same time whether they're the right words. — Peter Elbow Copy Share Image
We Irish had the right word on the tip of our tongue, but the imperialist got at that. What should trip off… — Brigid Brophy Copy Share Image
If words are to enter men's minds and bear fruit, they must be the right words shaped cunningly to pass men's defenses… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
My wife loves written words ... you know, words that stick to parchment and paper like dead flies, and it seems my… — Cornelia Funke Copy Share Image
A powerful agent is the right word: it lights the reader's way and makes it plain. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“I've searched the world for all the right words and my mouth is full of nothing.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
