Whenever someone makes out a guest list, the people not on it become officially uninvited, and that makes them the enemies of the invited. Guest lists are just a way of choosing sides.
E. L. KonigsburgSilence does for thinking what a suspension bridge does for space -- it makes connections.
E. L. KonigsburgHow can you know what is missing if you’ve never met it? You must know of something’s existence before you can notice its absence.
E. L. KonigsburgWhen I visit schools and talk to students about writing, I give them one word of advice and I give it to them quickly and loudly-FINISH! Starting something is easier than finishing it. You must have discipline to go from a few sentences, to a few paragraphs, to a piece of writing that has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Finishing something bridges the difference between someone who has talent and one who does not. My best advice? Apply the seat of your pants to the seat of your chair-and finish. FINISH!
E. L. Konigsburg