Quotes from Judy Blume

dope-pushers hang around there. But taking dope is even dumber than smoking, so nobody's going to hook me! We live on

When Miri asked if she believed in God, what was she supposed to say? 'Of course I believe in God,' she'd told her. 'But how could God let such a terrible thing happen?' 'It's not God's job to decide what happens,' she'd said. 'It's his Job to help you through it." ? Judy Blume, In the Unlikely Event

Caitlin was fascinated by Vix's pubic hairs. "Lay down," she said, "and I'll count them for you.

Aunt Diana shoved the baby at the Great One.

Parents always think they know so much about their kids when really, they hardly know a thing.

McCarthy in his typical wild swinging fashion, with no regard for facts but with a hold on his audience that is frightening

He's really fat.

That's not a bad word . . . hate and war are bad words but fuck isn't.

mixed-up group

Wear or wrap?

Let's say your life depended on it. You have to choose or you'll die." "Which one would you choose?" Caitlin said. "I asked you first." "Okay," Caitlin said. "I guess I'd take Von." Good, Vix thought. Because she had already chosen Bru for herself.

Feeding Tootsie can be an all-day project.

How many times had Rusty reminded Miri, You're my only child. You're my life. So when it comes to doing stupid things, don't. Because I couldn't stand it if I lost you. Do you understand?

Love's a hard game to play, my darlings. Play it well.

Poor Mr. Benedict. He was really disappointed. The way he talked to us I got the feeling we made him nervous. Nobody seemed scared of him at all and you should always be a little scared of your teacher.

my father. "Oh, it's so quaint," she said. "Isn't it quaint

He couldn't help himself. He loved us, Francie, more than anything

Determination and hard work are as important as talent.

I know, deep down, it's not Rachel's fault she's so smart or that she was switched to enriched math. But that doesn't mean I have to like it.

I'm sure the salt water is good for it

helmet." "A helmet?" I ask. "Yes.

How do, Peter," Mr. Yarby said. Mrs. Yarby just gave me a nod.

How many times had Rusty reminded Miri, You're my only child. You're my life. So when it comes to doing stupid things, don't. Because I couldn't stand it if I lost you. Do you understand? Now Miri thought she understood. There was a burden to being the only child.

It's not God's job to decide what happens," she'd said. "It's his job to help you get through it.