One reason nearly half my books are for children is the glorious fact that the minds of children are still open to the living word; in the child, nightside and sunside are not yet separated; fantasy contains truths which cannot be stated in terms of proof.

Are anybody's parents typical?

You cannot take credit for your talents. It is what you do with them that counts.

When a bride insists on telling her lover everything, I suspect she is looking for a father, not a husband.

the artist is not separate from the work and therefore cannot judge it.

I have a point of view. You have a point of view. God has view.

Meg, I give you your faults." "My faults!" Meg cried. "Your faults." "But I'm always trying to get rid of my faults!" "Yes," Mrs. Whatsit said. "However, I think you'll find they'll come in very handy on Camazotz.