Jennifer Donnelly Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jennifer Donnelly.

Jennifer Donnelly is an American author known for her young adult novels. She was born on August 16, 1963, in Port Chester, New York. Donnelly gained recognition for her historical fiction works, including the critically acclaimed novel "A Northern Light" (2003), which was awarded the Carnegie Medal. Her other notable works include "Revolution" (2010) and "These Shallow Graves" (2015). Donnelly's writing often explores themes of female empowerment and social justice. N/A

It has an L on it. L for love. See? It's the key to the univ

It has an L on it. L for love. See? It's the key to the universe, Dad. You said you were looking for it. You told Mom you were. I found it for you so you don't have to look anymore. So you can come home at night.

Jennifer Donnelly

Love Family Sadness Keys

Becuse God loves us, but the devil takes an interest. pg 248

Becuse God loves us, but the devil takes an interest. pg 248

Jennifer Donnelly

God Love Devil

Well, it seems to me that there are books that tell stories,

Well, it seems to me that there are books that tell stories, and then there are books that tell truths... The first kind, they show you life like you want it to be. With villains getting what they deserve and the hero seeing what a fool he's been and marrying the heroine and happy endings and all that... But the second kind, they show you life more like it is... The first kind makes you cheerful and contented, but the second kind shakes you up.

Jennifer Donnelly

Life Truth Books Stories Lies Matt Mattie

I have done this--made the sad prince laugh. Made his grievi

I have done this--made the sad prince laugh. Made his grieving parents smile. None but me. Think you only kings have power? Stand on a stage and hold the hearts of men in your hands. Make them laugh with a gesture, cry with a word. Make them love you. And you will know what power is.

Jennifer Donnelly

Power Love Laughter

Had you but seen it, I promise you, your high-minded princip

Had you but seen it, I promise you, your high-minded principles would have melted like candle wax. Never would you have wished such beauty away.

Jennifer Donnelly

Beauty Excess Grandeur Paris French Revolution Class Struggle Louis Xiv Wastefulness