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Kathryn Lasky Quotes

Courage... is fear holding on just a bit longer Picture Quote #1

I think the Lewis and Clark Expedition was the greatest undertaking in American History. I think landing a man on the moon pales next to it Picture Quote #1

In terms of the Japanese royal family, they were considered the direct descendants of a God. They are regarded as all-powerful and possessors of unimaginable wealth, and yet they are, more often than not, literally prisoners of tradition Picture Quote #1

I can read a newspaper article, and it might trigger something else in my mind. I often like to choose in historical fiction things or subject matter I don’t feel have been given a fair shake in history Picture Quote #1

I did not find that writing a diary with a lead male character differed in any essential way from writing one with a female character. They all had the same challenges in terms of attempting to establish an identity, coping with loneliness, friendships, relationships Picture Quote #1

I hate to tell you this, but I did not even like visiting Versailles. I found it just too ornate. It was like a complete diet of cotton candy, marzipan, and whipped cream. It gave me the mental equivalent of one of those toothaches you get when you bite into something too sweet Picture Quote #1

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Never in a million years would I want to live at Versailles with Marie Antoinette or anybody else. I hate to tell you this but I did not even like visiting Versailles. I found it just too ornate. It was like a complete diet of cotton candy, marzipan, and whipped cream Picture Quote #1

I love thinking of movie stars who could play the characters in the books I write. I think Charlize Theron would make a lovely Marie Antoinette Picture Quote #1

I love thinking of movie stars who could play the characters in the books I write Picture Quote #1

I have always been fascinated by paleontology and prehistoric people, and I’ve always thought that one of the most intriguing moments in human history was the birth of artistic imagination. I always loved those cave paintings Picture Quote #1

I think Sacajawea was caught in a series of tragic situations - her kidnapping as a child, her being passed from tribe to tribe, being sold into marriage. However, I never thought of her as a tragic figure. I do not think she was a victim in the way we think of tragic figures Picture Quote #1

Flutter like a hummingbird, Dive like an eagle, Ain’t no bird that’s my equal. - Twilight Picture Quote #1

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My mother was a great advocate of womens rights, a member of the League of Womens Voters and lifelong member of Planned Parenthood and an advocate of a womans rights in terms of reproductive issues. She was also a founding member of Common Cause in the state of Indiana Picture Quote #1

Our lives are just spectacles. We are like dolls, in a sense, to be observed and played with - often with cruel and deceitful intentions - in an unreal world Picture Quote #1

When I was growing up I loved reading historical fiction, but too often it was about males; or, if it was about females, they were girls who were going to grow up to be famous like Betsy Ross, Clara Barton, or Harriet Tubman. No one ever wrote about plain, normal, everyday girls Picture Quote #1

What are emotions exactly?’ Lutta asked. ‘Silly feelings that get in the way of actions Picture Quote #1

Otulissa swelled up to twice her normal size. ‘Well, SPRINK ON YOUR SPRONK! Picture Quote #1

Hail to St. Aegolius Our Alma Mater. Hail, our song we raise in praise of thee Long in the memory of every loyal owl Thy splendid banner emblazoned be. Now to thy golden talons Homage we’re bringing. Guiding symbol of our hopes and fears Hark to the cries of eternal praises ringing Long may we triumph in the coming years. - The Owls of St. Aegolius Picture Quote #1

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I believe that reading widely is the best preparation for writing Picture Quote #1

I am ashamed of anyone who has eyes and still can’t see Picture Quote #1

A spark can become a flame, a flame a fire Picture Quote #1

To me, the most important thing is to tell a good story. If I can do that, I think that enlightenment, respect of nature, etc. follows Picture Quote #1

She told them simply and directly that the meadow was a place of peace and beauty, where indeed if one came to it in a quiet manner, the animals would not be disturbed; for there are lovely birds, and squirrels and field mice, and sometimes deer Picture Quote #1

The tail of the comet slashed the dawn and in the red light of the rising sun, for a brief instant, it seemed as if the comet was bleeding across the sky Picture Quote #1

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He didn’t know what he wanted. He only knew what he didn’t want Picture Quote #1

Cycling, cycling forever bear, wolf, caribou. When had it all started, where will it end? We are all part of one, from such simple beginnings and yet all so different. Yet one. One and again Picture Quote #1

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Courage... is fear holding on just a bit longer. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I think the Lewis and Clark Expedition was the greatest undertaking in American History. I think landing a man on the moon pales next to it (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) In terms of the Japanese royal family, they were considered the direct descendants of a God. They are regarded as all-powerful and possessors of unimaginable wealth, and yet they are, more often than not, literally prisoners of tradition. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I can read a newspaper article, and it might trigger something else in my mind. I often like to choose in historical fiction things or subject matter I don’t feel have been given a fair shake in history. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I did not find that writing a diary with a lead male character differed in any essential way from writing one with a female character. They all had the same challenges in terms of attempting to establish an identity, coping with loneliness, friendships, relationships. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I hate to tell you this, but I did not even like visiting Versailles. I found it just too ornate. It was like a complete diet of cotton candy, marzipan, and whipped cream. It gave me the mental equivalent of one of those toothaches you get when you bite into something too sweet. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) Never in a million years would I want to live at Versailles with Marie Antoinette or anybody else. I hate to tell you this but I did not even like visiting Versailles. I found it just too ornate. It was like a complete diet of cotton candy, marzipan, and whipped cream. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I love thinking of movie stars who could play the characters in the books I write. I think Charlize Theron would make a lovely Marie Antoinette. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I love thinking of movie stars who could play the characters in the books I write (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I have always been fascinated by paleontology and prehistoric people, and I’ve always thought that one of the most intriguing moments in human history was the birth of artistic imagination. I always loved those cave paintings. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I think Sacajawea was caught in a series of tragic situations - her kidnapping as a child, her being passed from tribe to tribe, being sold into marriage. However, I never thought of her as a tragic figure. I do not think she was a victim in the way we think of tragic figures. (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) Flutter like a hummingbird, Dive like an eagle, Ain’t no bird that’s my equal. - Twilight (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) My mother was a great advocate of womens rights, a member of the League of Womens Voters and lifelong member of Planned Parenthood and an advocate of a womans rights in terms of reproductive issues. She was also a founding member of Common Cause in the state of Indiana (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) Our lives are just spectacles. We are like dolls, in a sense, to be observed and played with - often with cruel and deceitful intentions - in an unreal world (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) When I was growing up I loved reading historical fiction, but too often it was about males; or, if it was about females, they were girls who were going to grow up to be famous like Betsy Ross, Clara Barton, or Harriet Tubman. No one ever wrote about plain, normal, everyday girls (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) What are emotions exactly?’ Lutta asked. ‘Silly feelings that get in the way of actions (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) Otulissa swelled up to twice her normal size. ‘Well, SPRINK ON YOUR SPRONK! (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) Hail to St. Aegolius Our Alma Mater. Hail, our song we raise in praise of thee Long in the memory of every loyal owl Thy splendid banner emblazoned be. Now to thy golden talons Homage we’re bringing. Guiding symbol of our hopes and fears Hark to the cries of eternal praises ringing Long may we triumph in the coming years. - The Owls of St. Aegolius (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I believe that reading widely is the best preparation for writing (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) I am ashamed of anyone who has eyes and still can’t see (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) A spark can become a flame, a flame a fire (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) To me, the most important thing is to tell a good story. If I can do that, I think that enlightenment, respect of nature, etc. follows (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) She told them simply and directly that the meadow was a place of peace and beauty, where indeed if one came to it in a quiet manner, the animals would not be disturbed; for there are lovely birds, and squirrels and field mice, and sometimes deer (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) The tail of the comet slashed the dawn and in the red light of the rising sun, for a brief instant, it seemed as if the comet was bleeding across the sky (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) He didn’t know what he wanted. He only knew what he didn’t want (Kathryn Lasky Quotes) Cycling, cycling forever bear, wolf, caribou. When had it all started, where will it end? We are all part of one, from such simple beginnings and yet all so different. Yet one. One and again (Kathryn Lasky Quotes)