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Quotes from The Tale of Despereaux — Kate DiCamillo

born 1964 United States

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Reader, nothing is sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name. Nothing.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

There is those hearts, reader, that never mend again once they are broken. Or if they do mend, they heal themselves is a crooked and lopsided way, as if sewn together by a careless craftsman.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

The world is dark and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

When you are a king, you may make as many ridiculous laws as you like. That is what being a king is all about.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

If the rat had not looked over his shoulder, perhaps his heart would not have broken. And it is possible, then, that I would not have a story to tell. But, reader, he did look.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

And hope is like love... a ridiculous, wonderful, powerful thing.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

Despereaux did not know it, but he would need, very soon, to be brave himself.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

"Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light."

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

Despereaux marveled at his own bravery. He admired his own defiance. And then, reader, he fainted. :(

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

Say it, reader. Say the word "quest" out loud. It is an extraordinary word, isn't it? So small and yet so full of wonder, so full of hope.so trthen despererux died i n heaven and in peace

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Kate DiCamillo (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.