Cornelia Funke Quote

Life is a process during which one initially gets less and less dependent, independent, and then more and more dependent.

It is usually unbearably painful to read a book by an author who knows way less than you do, unless the book is a novel.

Precision, speed, unambiguity, knowledge of files, continuity, discretion, unity, strict subordination, reduction of friction and of material and personal costs - these are raised to the optimum point...

To begin to know ourselves we must have sincere conversations with ourselves as if with a good friend. We must answer without reserve, listen without judgement, and accept without condition. That is s...

Do we not each dream of dreams? Do we not dance on the notes of lost

My mother told me Homer Ditto was not my father. Nope. Mom had had a fling with some other guy who was my dad. Some dude who didn't stick around too long who Mom was happy to get rid of. She chose Hom...

At least I rescued your poor hot dog.

Even if it's not appreciated, do your best. Integrity will take you further than acknowledgement.

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.

Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.