Humor Quote by Madeleine L'Engle — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Thinking I'm a moron gives people something to feel smug about," Charles Wallace said. "Why should I disillusion them?”

“It might be a good idea if, like the White Queen, we practiced believing six impossible things every morning before breakfast, for we are called on to believe what to many people is impossible. Instead of rejoicing in this glorious "impossible" which gives meaning and dignity to our lives, we try to domesticate God, to make his might actions comprehensible to our finite minds.”

“We do learn and develop when we are exposed to those who are greater than we are. Perhaps this is the chief way we mature.”

“It takes too much energy to be against something unless it's really important.”

“I do not know everything; still many things I understand.”

“Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.”

“You should try not to talk so much, friend. You'll sound far less stupid that way.”

“I tried to tell you. You said you didn't care, remember?”

“Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.”

“In my mind, I'm probably the biggest sex maniac you ever saw.”

“They heard the click of the mail slot and flop of letters on the doormat.”

“Personally, I like it much better when someone else does the decision making. That way you have legitimate grounds to whine and complain. I tend to find both whining and complaining quite interesting and amusing, though sometimes--unfortunately--it's hard to choose which one of the two I want to do.”