Rules Quotes

“Some people think they know who you are, when really they don't.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Not everything worth keeping has to be useful.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Just this once, let it be easy.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“I wish everyone had the same chances," I say. "Because it stinks a big one that they don't." - Catherine”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Most people say if you tell a wish it won't come true. But I don't think wishes work like that. I don't believe there's some bad-tempered wish-fairy with a clipboard, checking off whether or not you've told...But it's a long shot I'll get my wish, so even if there is a fairy in charge of telling, it won't matter.

'I wish everyone had the same chances,' I say. 'Because it stinks a big one that they don't. What about you? What did you wish for?'

'Grape soda.'

I can't help smiling. 'You wished for grape soda?' He doesn't answer, and I pull my hand from my pocket. Taking one of his fluttering hands, I wrap his fingers tightly around a dollar. 'Wish granted, toad.'

He takes off running and Dad runs after him.

I close my eyes and make a new wish.

I wish the refreshment stand has grape soda.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Sometimes people don't answer because they didn't hear you, Other times it's because they don't want to hear you!”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“...choosing words is harder than I thought.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Just because other people think something, that doesn't make it true.

Maybe there's some truth in that, but it's unsatisfying, bitter-tasting truth.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Why can't the world be simpler, like it is for guinea pigs? They only have a few rules: Crying will get you attention. If it fits in your mouth, it's food. Scream if you don't get your share.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“It hurts how life goes on, unknowing.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“No toys in the fish tank
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― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“When someone is upset, it’s not a good time to bring up your own problems.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Sometimes I wish someone would invent a pill so David’d wake up one morning without autism, like someone waking from a long coma, and he’d say, “Jeez, Catherine, where have I been?”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“How else can hopes go but up?”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“rules”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Not everything worth keeping needs to be useful”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Looking closer can make something beautiful.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Cathrine pretty today. I nod, yes it's a very pretty day. Jason touches my arm. Cathrine pretty.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“When you say something stupid, gloss over it with superfast talking and maybe no one’ll notice.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Sometimes people don’t answer because they didn’t hear you. Other times it’s because they don’t want to hear you.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“If you say something over and over and over, maybe they’ll give in to shut you up.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Some people think they know who you are, when really they don’t.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“My deepest appreciation to: Everyone at Scholastic Press, especially Marijka Kostiw, Kristina Albertson, Tracy Mack, and Leslie Budnick. Tracey Adams, my wonderful agent. The members of my critique groups, each of whom possess that rare combination of Charlotte the spider: a true friend and a good writer. My retreat-mates who put me on the right track: Franny Billingsley, Toni Buzzeo, Sarah Lamstein, Dana Walrath, Mary Atkinson, Carol Peacock, and Jackie Davies. With special thanks to Amy Butler Greenfield, Nancy Werlin, Amanda Jenkins, Denise Johns, Melissa Wyatt, Lisa Firke, Lisa Harkrader, Laura Weiss, Mary Pearson, Amy McAuley, and Kristina Cliff-Evans. And to my parents, Earl and Elaine Lord, who gave me wings but always left the porch light on to show the way home.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“If you want to get away with something, don’t announce it first.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“It’s too late.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“practice!), imagine stories, teach my dog new tricks, go swimming with my friends, and read.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Someday soon,” he says. “I promise.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Just because other people think something, that doesn’t make it true.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Leaving out isn’t the same as lying.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules

“Looking close can make something beautiful.
Not everything worth keeping has to be useful.
If you don't have the words you need, borrow someone else's.”
― Cynthia Lord, Rules