Donna Jo Napoli quotes

Learning is not the accumulation of knowledge, but rather, one thing only: understanding. (Donna Jo Napoli)

Secrets could never be rushed. They had to come of their own accord, on their own schedule. That way, when they came, the offered themselves as a gift.

Donna Jo Napoli

Forgiveness is a little thing when love is there.

Donna Jo Napoli

Or, in truth, eventually, though I still noticed, the callouses on my spirit prevented wounds (p.75).

Donna Jo Napoli

And oh I want so much to sing, I tell myself no. But it is so hard to keep from singing.

Donna Jo Napoli

If you fall into water, you may still be saved. But if you fall down in literary matters, there is no life left for you.

Donna Jo Napoli

I feel the stars. Each sparkle sets aflame the pain in my heart.

Donna Jo Napoli

I believe we have breaks because we need them. So my suggestion is that you take the break. Eat chocolate.

Donna Jo Napoli

Summer comes over the hill like a hairy blanket.

Donna Jo Napoli

You have to live life if you're going to create believable lives on paper.

Donna Jo Napoli

Unfortunately, we're using the same language to talk about the language we'retalking about. (Donna Jo Napoli)

Donna Jo Napoli

Occupation: Writer
Quotes count: 11

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