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Sometimes it's good to start over

R.J. Palacio

Sometimes it's good to start over

Tags: inspirational, julian, palacio, precept, wonder

Olivia reminds me of a bird sometimes, how her feathers get all ruffled when she's mad. and when she's fragile like this, she's a little lost bird looking for its nest.

R.J. Palacio

olivia reminds me of a bird sometimes, how her feathers get all ruffled when she's mad. and when she's fragile like this, she's a little lost bird looking for its nest.

Tags: children s lit, home, love, protection, rj palacio, wonder

About Author
Raquel Jaramillo Palacio (born July 13, 1963) is an American author and graphic designer. She is the author of several novels for children, including the best-selling Wonder, which was adapted into a 2017 film starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.

But then we drove to Dannevilliers, which is where Julian had lived: that village was intact. She took us to the barn where she had stayed for two years. The old farmer who lived there now let us walk...

R.J. Palacio

But then we drove to Dannevilliers, which is where Julian had lived: that village was intact. She took us to the barn where she had stayed for two years. The old farmer who lived there now let us walk...

And I wondered how it would feel to be in Heaven and not have my face matter anymore. Just like how it never, ever mattered to Daisy.

R.J. Palacio

And I wondered how it would feel to be in Heaven and not have my face matter anymore. Just like how it never, ever mattered to Daisy.

Tags: august pullman, wonder

Sometimes i think my head is so big because its full of dreams

R.J. Palacio

sometimes i think my head is so big because its full of dreams

Tags: wonder

So doesn't that make the universe a giant lottery, then? You purchase a ticket when you're born. And it's all just random whether you get a good ticket or a bad ticket. It's all just luck.

R.J. Palacio

So doesn't that make the universe a giant lottery, then? You purchase a ticket when you're born. And it's all just random whether you get a good ticket or a bad ticket. It's all just luck.

Tags: life, luck, universe

...we should be remembered for the things we do. The things we do are the most important things of all. They are more important than what we say or what we look like. The things we do outlast our mort...

R.J. Palacio

...we should be remembered for the things we do. The things we do are the most important things of all. They are more important than what we say or what we look like. The things we do outlast our mort...

Tags: actions over words, good deeds, memories, remembrance, rj palacio, wonder

When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind. - Dr Wayne W. Dyer

R.J. Palacio

When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind. - Dr Wayne W. Dyer

At first I thought he was laughing because his shoulders were shaking, but then he put his palms on his eyes and I realized he was crying. It was the quietest crying I've ever heard. Like a whisper. I...

R.J. Palacio

At first I thought he was laughing because his shoulders were shaking, but then he put his palms on his eyes and I realized he was crying. It was the quietest crying I've ever heard. Like a whisper. I...

Tags: dad, grief, loss, sadness

No, no, it's not all random, if it was really random, the universe would abandon us completely, and the universe doesn't. It takes care of its most fragile creations in ways we can't see.

R.J. Palacio

No, no, it's not all random, if it was really random, the universe would abandon us completely, and the universe doesn't. It takes care of its most fragile creations in ways we can't see.

Tags: fragile creatures, take care, universe

The only thing that I know that truly heals people is unconditional love.

R.J. Palacio

The only thing that I know that truly heals people is unconditional love.

Tags: healing, love

It's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed. Why I love that line, that concept, is that it reminds me that we carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but th...

R.J. Palacio

It's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed. Why I love that line, that concept, is that it reminds me that we carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but th...

Tags: choice, kindness

-"Do people look the same when they get to heaven?"-"I don't know. I don't think so."-"Then how do people recognize each other?"-"I don't know, sweetie."She sounded tired."They just feel it.You don't...

R.J. Palacio

-"Do people look the same when they get to heaven?"-"I don't know. I don't think so."-"Then how do people recognize each other?"-"I don't know, sweetie."She sounded tired."They just feel it.You don't...

Tags: blind, heaven, love

I thought it would teach them a thing or two about empathy, and friendship, and loyalty. As it turns out, Jack Will didn't need to learn any of these virtues- he already had them in abundance.

R.J. Palacio

I thought it would teach them a thing or two about empathy, and friendship, and loyalty. As it turns out, Jack Will didn't need to learn any of these virtues- he already had them in abundance.

Tags: empathy, friend, friendship, loyalty

Always try to be a little kinder than necessary.

R.J. Palacio

Always try to be a little kinder than necessary.

Tags: being kind, kindness

Such a simple thing, kindness. Such a simple thing. A nice word of encouragement, given when needed. An act of friendship. A passing smile.

R.J. Palacio

Such a simple thing, kindness. Such a simple thing. A nice word of encouragement, given when needed. An act of friendship. A passing smile.

Tags: encouragement, friendship, kindness, simple, smile

If you don't know what to do, just be kind. You can't go wrong.

R.J. Palacio

If you don't know what to do, just be kind. You can't go wrong.

Tags: book, inspirational, kindness

You don't need your eyes to love, Right?

R.J. Palacio

You don't need your eyes to love, Right?

Tags: hurt, inspirational, kindness, love