Dust Quote by Cynthia Rylant

“And I love being a writer because I want to leave something here on earth to make it better, prettier, stronger. I want to…

— Cynthia Rylant

They say that to be a writer you must first have an unhappy childhood. I don't know if unhappiness is necessary, but I think…

— Cynthia Rylant

When the wicked want to bring down the innocent, they aim for a loving heart.

— Cynthia Rylant

In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can…

— Cynthia Rylant

I love being a writer because I want to leave something here on earth to make it better, prettier, stronger.

— Cynthia Rylant

God turns clouds inside out to make fluffy beds for the dogs in Dog Heaven, and when they are tired from running and barking…

— Cynthia Rylant

It is when we are most lost that we sometimes find our truest friends.

— Cynthia Rylant

I am so grateful to be a writer. I hope every child grows up and finds something to do that will seem important and…

— Cynthia Rylant

“It is almost impossible for a parent to hold a secret from a child. Children, without the skills of language, spend years developing instead…

— Cynthia Rylant

Every person is able to add beauty, whether by growing flowers, or singing, or cooking luscious meals, or raising sweet pets. Every part of…

— Cynthia Rylant

But what is it that makes a person want to stay here on this earth anyway, and go on suffering the most awful pain…

— Cynthia Rylant

I learned to write from authors. I didn't know any, but I read their books.

— Cynthia Rylant