"Mortals. I envy you. You think you can change things. Stop the universe. Undo what was done long before you came along. You are such beautiful creatures."
About Kami Garcia
Kami Garcia — Life and Legacy
Kami Garcia is a prominent author in the young adult genre, celebrated for her ability to weave intricate tales that delve into the complexities of love and identity. Her notable work, 'Beautiful Creatures', co-authored with Margaret Stohl, showcases her unique voice and perspective on the supernatural intertwined with human emotions. Garcia's writing often reflects her belief that our identities are shaped by the stories we tell and the choices we make. For instance, her quote 'We are all made of stories' encapsulates her view that personal narratives are essential to understanding oneself and others. This perspective challenges the notion of fixed identities, suggesting instead that we are constantly evolving through our experiences. The impact of Garcia's work resonates deeply with readers, particularly young adults grappling with their own identities. Her exploration of love as a choice rather than a mere feeling encourages readers to consider the active role they play in their relationships. By addressing themes of belonging and self-discovery, Garcia's quotes and narratives continue to inspire and connect with audiences, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Quote collection
Kami Garcia quotes (page 1 of 13)
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"The right thing and the easy thing are never the same."
"Knowing you don't have much time left changes things. You get kind of philosophical. And you figure things out-more like, they figure themselves out-and everything gets real clear."
"There are no coincidences."
"Ethan Wate: What I can't figure is, you go to church everyday, how do you believe in all of this and still believe in God? Amma: God created all things didn't he? Only man will decide which ones is mistakes. - Beautiful Creatures"
"Because saving the people you love isn't stupid. It isn't even a choice"
"Who can judge the judge?"
"I had never been this mad at her before. It was one thing to be attacked by someone you hated, but this was something else. This was the kind of hurt that could only be inflicted by someone you loved, who you thought loved you. It was sort of like being stabbed from the inside out."
"I'll love you until the day after forever."
"It almost felt like she was sucking it all out of me, like she sucked on that sticky red lollipop, the one she kept licking as she drove."
"the whole way down, I was only thinking one thing . . . L E N A"
"Do you believe in love after last sight?"
"You end up taking your sugar with your salt and your kicks with your kisses."
"I'm just the librarian. I can only give you the books. I can't give you the answers."
"We don't get to chose what is true. We only get to choose what we do about it."
"In Light there is Dark, and in Dark there is Light."
"we love what we love and who we love who we love and why we love why we love and find a falling shoelace knotted and strung between the fingers of strangers"
"There was no one color that could paint Lena Duchannes. She was a red sweater and a blue sky, a gray wind and a silver sparrow, a black curl escaping from behind her ear."
"I suppose I am a snob. I loathe towns. I loathe townspeople. They have small minds and giant backsides. Which is to say, what they lack in interiors they make up in posteriors."
"I never loved you any more than I do, right this second. And I'll never love you any less than I do, right this second."