Vengeance is sweet. Vengeance taken when the vengee isn't sure who the venger is, is sweeter still.
Gary D. SchmidtBooks can ignite fires in your mind, because they carry ideas for kindling, and art for matches.
Gary D. SchmidtThere's no pleasure in getting to be an old coot unless you have some fun along the way.
Gary D. SchmidtA comedy isn't about being funny," said Mrs. Baker. "We talked about this before." "A comedy is about character who dare to know that they may choose a happy ending after all. That's how I know." "Suppose you can't see it?" "That's the daring part," said Mrs. Baker.
Gary D. SchmidtMaybe the Snowy Heron is going to come off pretty badly when the planes come together. Maybe. But he's still proud and beautiful. His head is high, and he's got this sharp beak that's facing out to the world.He's okay for now.
Gary D. SchmidtAnd it really doesn't matter if we're under our desks with our hands over our heads or not, does it? No, said Mrs. Baker. It doesn't really matter. So, why are we practicing? She thought for a minute. Because it gives comfort, she said. People like to think that if they're prepared then nothing bad can really happen. And perhaps we practice because we feel as if there's nothing else we can do because sometimes it feels as if life is governed by the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
Gary D. Schmidt