Family Quote by Ayana Mathis

“But she was gone, and Hattie wanted to give her babies names that weren’t already chiseled on a headstone in the family plots in…

— Ayana Mathis

“Hattie’s children died in the order in which they were born: first Philadelphia, then Jubilee.”

— Ayana Mathis

“She had not meant to name them, but she could not help herself; and having done so she thought, Let their names be symbols…

— Robin McKinley

“It would be so nice to be wanted by someone with the courage to get his hat or stay as he damn pleased, and…

— Thomas Harris

“She and her sister were dressed in purple, with gold buckles at their throats by way of brooches, and another gold buckle each at…

— Mervyn Peake

“gave their (right) names to things without seeing them;”

— Laozi

“This could ruin all of Emmaline's plans. She could not have [the girl] fall for a farmer, especially one that couldn't afford a decent…

— Sarah Holman

“Right. But do you think I could face my children otherwise? You know what's going to happen as well as I do, Jack, and…

— Harper Lee To Kill A Mockingbird

“As ever in the family Goodman, someone would have to swallow feelings here, and it was easier that it be Mercer.”

— Garth Risk Hallberg

“perfect for the daughter of a seed trader, he persisted—it took some time to convince his parents, who found the name unusual. Girls in…

— Petra Durst-Benning

“Names were important. You carried your name like a brand. You never lied about it, for fear of angering the god under which you…

— Frances Hardinge

“And that was fine, except that she didn't have any old friends anymore. Kids back home who'd been friendly were now...respectful, because of the…

— Terry Pratchett