70 Quotes by Mary Pope Osborne


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    I hope I did not offend Miss Nightingale by complaining about the rat,” said the countess. “I like her very much. Miss Nightingale, I mean, not the rat.

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    So let’s not tell anyone,” said Annie. “Dad won’t believe it,” said.

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    I do love it. But I want you two to have it. Today, you taught me- no, you taught all of us- an important lesson. It is a dark day in the deep sea when we cause innocent creatures to suffer. The professor said we can conquer our fears through knowledge. But you taught us that our fears can best be conquered through compassion. Even we scientists must never forget to have compassion for all living creatures. My compassion for the little creature that once lived in this shell made me very happy.

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    He bowed to show his respect. “Thank you,” said Jack and Annie. They bowed back to him.

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    That burning lava is miles deep,” said Nancy. “Its temperature is over seventeen hundred degrees Fahrenheit.

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