Quotes
about FAMILY - Show me a family of Readers
“My
dear young cousin, if there's one thing I've learned over the eons, it's that
you can't give up on your family, no matter how tempting they make it.”
―
Rick Riordan
“I
may not always be with you
But
when we're far apart
Remember
you will be with me
Right
inside my heart”
―
Marc Wambolt, Poems from the Heart
“Show
me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.”
―
Napoleon Bonaparte
“You
must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn't depend on blood.
Nor is it exclusive of friendship. Family members can be your best friends, you
know. And best friends, whether or not they are related to you, can be your
family.”
―
Trenton Lee Stewart, The Mysterious Benedict Society
“If
you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance.”
―
George Bernard Shaw, Immaturity
“I
don't care about whose DNA has recombined with whose. When everything goes to
hell, the people who stand by you without flinching--they are your family.”
―
Jim Butcher, Proven Guilty
“Hermes
gazed up at the stars. 'My dear young cousin, if there's one thing I've learned
over the eons, it's that you can't give up on your family, no matter how
tempting they make it. It doesn't matter if they hate you, or embarrass you, or
simply don't appreciate your genius for inventing the Internet--”
―
Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters
“Parents
were the only ones obligated to love you; from the rest of the world you had to
earn it.”
―
Ann Brashares, Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
“Home
is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then
all you can see is what is not there any more.”
―
Robin Hobb, Fool's Fate
“Friends
are the family you choose (~ Nin/Ithilnin, Elven rogue).”
―
Jess C Scott, The Other Side of Life
“The
bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in
each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same
roof.”
―
Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
“When
your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?" it's a mere
formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it
anyway.”
―
Erma Bombeck
“There
comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write
another book or simply close it.”
―
Shannon L. Alder
“Home
isn't where you're from, it's where you find light when all grows dark.”
―
Pierce Brown, Golden Son
“Together
in our house, in the firelight, we are the world made small.”
―
Jennifer Donnelly, Revolution
“Abe
held my gaze a bit longer and then broke into an easy smile. ʺOf
course, of course. This is a family gathering. A celebration. And look: hereʹs
our newest member.ʺ
Dimitri
had joined us and wore black and white like my mother and me. He stood beside
me, conspicuously not touching. ʺMr.
Mazur,ʺ he said formally, nodding a greeting to
both of them. ʺGuardian Hathaway.ʺ
Dimitri
was seven years older than me, but right then, facing my parents, he looked
like he was sixteen and about to pick me up for a date.
ʺAh,
Belikov,ʺ said Abe, shaking Dimitriʹs
hand. ʺIʹd
been hoping weʹd run into each other. Iʹd
really like to get to know you better. Maybe we can set aside some time to
talk, learn more about life, love, et cetera. Do you like to hunt? You seem
like a hunting man. Thatʹs what we should do
sometime. I know a great spot in the woods. Far, far away. We could make a day
of it. Iʹve certainly got a lot of
questions Iʹd like to ask you. A lot of
things Iʹd like to tell you too.ʺ
I
shot a panicked look at my mother, silently begging her to stop this. Abe had
spent a good deal of time talking to Adrian when we dated, explaining in vivid
and gruesome detail exactly how Abe expected his daughter to be treated. I did
not want Abe taking Dimitri off alone into the wilderness, especially if
firearms were involved.
ʺActually,ʺ
said my mom casually. ʺIʹd
like to come along. I also have a number of questions—especially about when you
two were back at St. Vladimirʹs.ʺ
ʺDonʹt
you guys have somewhere to be?ʺ I
asked hastily. ʺWeʹre
about to start.ʺ
That,
at least, was true. Nearly everyone was in formation, and the crowd was
quieting. ʺOf course,ʺ
said Abe. To my astonishment, he brushed a kiss over my forehead before
stepping away. ʺIʹm
glad youʹre back.ʺ
Then, with a wink, he said to Dimitri:
ʺLooking
forward to our chat.ʺ
ʺRun,ʺ I
said when they were gone. ʺIf
you slip out now, maybe they wonʹt
notice. Go back to Siberia."
"Actually,"
said Dimitri, "I'm pretty sure Abe would notice. Don't worry, Roza. I'm
not afraid. I'll take whatever heat they give me over being with you. It's
worth it.”
―
Richelle Mead, Last Sacrifice
“How're
we getting to King's Cross tomorrow, Dad?" asked Fred as they dug into a
sumptuous pudding.
"The
Ministry's providing a couple of cars," said Mr. Weasley.
Everyone
looked up at him.
"Why?"
said Percy curiously.
"It's
because of you, Perce," said George seriously. "And there'll be
little flags on the hoods, with HB on them-"
"-for
Humongous Bighead," said Fred.”
―
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
“That
sounds terrific, thought Cary, just you, your comatose wife your shell-shocked
son, and your daughter who hates your guts. Not to mention that your two kids
may be in love with each other. Yeah, that sounds like a perfect family
reunion.”
―
Cassandra Clare, City of Bones
“As
mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the
bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure
it runs rich and strong. She is the beating of my heart. I cannot now imagine a
life without her.”
―
Kristin Hannah, Summer Island
“Nothing
like watching your relatives fight, I always say.”
―
Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief
