If we marvel at the artist who has written a great book, we must marvel more at those people whose lives are works of art and who don't even know it, who wouldn't believe it if they were told. However hard work good writing may be, it is easier than good living.


Gates of excellence: on reading and writing books for children (ed. Dutton Juvenile, 1981)

Katherine Paterson Quotes

If we marvel at the artist who has written a great book, we must marvel more at those people whose lives are works of art and who don't even know it, ...

If we marvel at the artist who has written a great book, we must marvel more at those people whose lives are works of art and who don't even know it, ...

If we marvel at the artist who has written a great book, we must marvel more at those people whose lives are works of art and who don't even know it, ...

If we marvel at the artist who has written a great book, we must marvel more at those people whose lives are works of art and who don't even know it, ...