23 Quotes by Karen Cushman

I am near fourteen and have never yet seen a hanging. My life is barren.

It's important to know what you think, my dear, or else you will be so hemmed in by other people's ideas and opinions, you won't have room for your own.

. . . . I cannot escape my life but can only use my determination and courage to make it the best I can.

I know what I want. A full belly, a contented heart, and a place in this world.

Love brightens and purifies the heart.

Non che non creda in Dio. Ci credo. Solo non sono sicura di credere nel Paradiso, almeno non quanto credo nella biblioteca pubblica.

I feel safer when you're here. You're so big and sturdy, like a beautiful tree I can lean on and not knock over.

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Fathers should make you feel safe.