All Jeanne DuPrau Quotes
- What could be more interesting than thinking of mysterious happenings, finding the answers to intriguing questions, and making up new worlds? Answers
- Remember the city, the city remember Where treasure is hidden under the ground The city, the city, always remember That's where the treasure will be… Always Remember
- A darkness different from Ember's, but just as frightening... Darkness
- There is so much darkness in Ember, Lina. It's not just outside, it's inside us, too. Everyone has some darkness inside. It's like a hungry… Bigger
- The trouble with anger is, it gets hold of you. And then you aren't the master of yourself anymore. Anger is. And when anger is… Anger
- It’s for my God, the god of dogs, and snakes and dust mites and albino bears and Siamese twins, the god of stars and starships… Albino
- Mrs. Murdo, walkind even more briskly to keep her spirits up, was crossing Harken Square when something fell to the pavement just in front of… Began
- It wasn't because they had extraordinary powers, really, but because of how well they used the ordinary powers everyone had: the power of courage, the… Courage
- She realized all at once that Doon, thin, dark eyed Doon, with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket, and his good heart---- was… All
- Now Doon seemed to care for his new friends more than he did for her. Every time she thought about him she felt a thud… Bruised
- Doon was touched. Kenny looked like a tiny little wisp, but there was something strong inside him. --People of Sparks-- Doon
- When someone has been mean to you, why would you want to be good to them?' 'You wouldn't want to. That's what makes it hard.… Bad
- What you need to learn, children, is the difference between right and wrong in every area of life. And once you learn the difference, you… Always Choose
- A person who thought he knew everything simply didn’t understand how much there was to know. Didn
- Lina couldn't sleep at first, thinking of the old songs and what they meant. Someone, long ago, had hoped that at least a few people… Ago
- People didn't make life, so they can't destroy it. Even if we were to wipe out every bit of life in the world, we can't… Animal
- I try to remind myself that we are never promised anything, and that what control we can exert is not over the events that befall… Acceptance
- He says I'm beautiful as a red tomato Beautiful
- It would be something that another person had written down without understanding its significance; just a sentence or two that would be like a flash… Another Person
- Lina loved her little sister so much that it was like an ache under her ribs. Ache
- People find a way through just about anything. Find
- The main thing to do is pay attention. Pay close attention to everything, notice what no one else notices. Then you'll know what no one… Always Useful
- His sympathy made tears spring to Lina's eyes. Doon looked startled for a moment, and then he took a step toward her and wrapped his… All
- Poppy was now almost well. She still slept more than usual, but when she wasn't sleeping she tromped around the doctor's house pulling spoons off… Book
- You know, son, I don't think there's such a thing as an easy life. There's always going to be hard work and there will always… Always Going