1,151 Quotes by James Patterson

This time I wouldn’t forget him, because I couldn’t ever forgive him – for breaking my heart twice.

Each person here, except me, was living out his worst nightmare, facing his biggest fear – even the dog. It was under a counter, staring horror-stricken at a bowl of generic dog food. I.

Did I want a dog? No. Did I need a dog? Also no. We were six kids running for our lives, not knowing where our next meal was coming from. Could we afford to feed a dog? Wait for it – no.

There are terrific models for success with reluctant readers, but many school systems and state governments need to set aside their ‘not invented here’ and ‘we have more important problems than education’ attitudes.

Congratulations. The fact that you’re reading this means you’ve taken one giant step closer to surviving until your next birthday.

If we had directions, it wouldn’t be life. It would be an assignment. Grunt work.

The trick to having obedient, unquestioning children was to have death be the other option.

It’s a baby plane,” Angel whispered when we first got inside the dollhouse-like interior. “It’s going to grow up to be a seven forty-seven someday.

You’re your own worst enemy, Marta always said to me. You don’t need anyone to torment you because you do it to yourself.