Maureen Johnson Quotes about Giving

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Fear can't hurt you, she said. When it washes over you, give it no power. It's a snake with no venom. Remember that. That knowledge can save you.

Fear can't hurt you," she said. "When it washes over you, give it no power. It's a snake with no venom. Remember that. That knowledge can save you.

Maureen Johnson

Hurt, Snakes, Giving

Maureen Johnson (2011). “The Name of the Star”, p.161, Penguin

I remember how, at first, I had felt the tension in his lips, as if he was trying to make a barrier between us - then they had relaxed, parted slightly. And that's when I had known he wanted to kiss me, wanted to give in. That little parting of the lips, the little sigh that came out... I would hear that sigh forever. That little, little sound when the whole world seemed to open up.

Maureen Johnson

Kissing, Giving, Forever

She looks like a jumper to me. Jumpers do that a lot, stand on the edge and stare out. Never kill yourself in a Tube station. Tip number one. You might end up down here forever, staring at the wall." Stephen coughed a little. "Just giving advice," Callum said.

Maureen Johnson

Wall, Numbers, Giving

Maureen Johnson (2011). “The Name of the Star”, p.132, Penguin

We study there a lot because... what other choice does society give us, right? It's Starbucks or death, sometimes.

Maureen Johnson

Giving, Choices, Doe

It was fine," I said stiffly. "We played Mouse Trap." "Is that what they're calling it these days?" she asked, throwing me a terrible grin. "I have to go give Rachel a quick bath. Feel free to make yourself some cocoa or whatever you like!" She stopped short of adding "...future child-bride of my only son.

Maureen Johnson

Children, Son, Giving

John Green, Lauren Myracle, Maureen Johnson (2009). “Let It Snow: Three Holiday Stories”, p.68, Penguin