"I'd rather be a superhero's sidekick than a villain's anywhere-kick." - A Monster Calls
This quote suggests that it is more desirable to ally oneself with a superhero, someone who stands for good, than to associate with a villain, even if it means having a secondary role or less power. The "anywhere-kick" refers to the random acts of violence or harm that villains often perpetrate, and choosing to be the sidekick implies a preference for being on the side of righteousness, even if it means not always being in the spotlight. It's about making a conscious choice to contribute to the greater good, rather than causing chaos and destruction.
"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." - A Monster Calls
The quote emphasizes that while having good intentions is important, it's the small, concrete acts of kindness that truly make a difference in people's lives. It suggests that the impact of our actions matters more than what we merely plan or intend to do. By demonstrating compassion through small acts, we can create meaningful change and connection with others.
"When you are lost, which is a feeling you will know when you experience it, you are easily found." - The Knife of Never Letting Go
This quote by Patrick Ness implies that when one finds oneself in a state of confusion or uncertainty (being "lost"), it's a distinct sensation. In such moments, it's important to remember that help or guidance is nearby, as one can be easily found by those who care. The message encourages the reader to embrace their feelings of being lost and trust that they will ultimately find their way through challenging times with support from others.
"Words are important. Words have power. Words canwound, or heal, or change the world." - A Monster Calls
This quote by Patrick Ness emphasizes the significant influence that words hold in our lives. They carry the power to inflict pain, inspire healing, and even transform societies. Words are not mere sounds or symbols; they encapsulate thoughts, emotions, and ideas, making them potent tools for expression, connection, and change. In essence, Ness suggests that we should use words responsibly, conscious of their potential impact on ourselves and others.
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." - The Rest of Us Just Live Here
This quote by Patrick Ness encourages embracing change rather than fearing or resisting it. It suggests that instead of trying to make sense of change from a safe distance, one should actively engage with it, adapt, and flow along with its rhythm. In other words, just as in a dance where you must move in sync with the music, we should move in harmony with change, acknowledging it as an integral part of life and growth.
Your reader is interested in a guileless, fresh, first-time-we-talked-about-it way. What a great liberation that is. And teenagers, if you respect them, will follow you a lot further than adults will, without fear of being a genre that they may not like or have been told not to like. They just want a story.
- Patrick Ness
I got tired of books where the boy is a bit thick and the girl's very clever. Why does it have to such an opposition? Why can't they be like the girls and boys that I know personally, who are equally funny and equally cross? Who get things equally wrong and are equally brave? And make the same mistakes?
- Patrick Ness
Plot is a framework on which to drape other things. So once that's working, I can just let it go and do all the stuff that I love - 'Trojan horse' it. There are so many great YA heroines, and that's fantastic, but what about the emotionally complex boy out there? That's who I tend to write about.
- Patrick Ness
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