When someone has been mean to you, why would you want to be good to them?' 'You wouldn't want to. That's what makes it hard. You do it anyway. Being good is hard. Much harder than being bad.
Jeanne DuPrauHis sympathy made tears spring to Lina's eyes. Doon looked startled for a moment, and then he took a step toward her and wrapped his arms around her. He gave her a squeeze so quick and tight that it made her cough, and then it made her laugh. She realized all at once that Doon--thin, dark-eyed Doon with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket and his good heart--was the person that she knew better than anyone now. He was her best friend.
Jeanne DuPrauRemember the city, the city remember Where treasure is hidden under the ground The city, the city, always remember That's where the treasure will be found.
Jeanne DuPrauWhat could be more interesting than thinking of mysterious happenings, finding the answers to intriguing questions, and making up new worlds?
Jeanne DuPrau