Lois Lowry Quotes

I grew up writing thank-you notes. Real, honest-to-goodness, pen-and-ink, stamped and posted letters. More than simple habit, it's about what the commitment to expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing says about the character of the writer. About the joy such notes bring to the reader.

American readers are so polite; their reactions make it seem like I've received thousands of thank-you notes. It's just lovely, and amazing the things people tell you that have touched them and related to their own lives.

One of the things that gave me most pleasure was a letter sent to me by Sebastian Vettel, written in his own hand, full of beautiful words and kindness. I wasn't expecting this; usually, drivers don't do this: they drive, and that's it. But he is a beautiful person.

It was definitely a really lovely thing for me, doing 'Jools.'

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

When you're nice, people like you and will want to work with you. But it can mean that they take you for granted.

If you are good to this one and that one, this one and that one will say that you are good. If you are good to everyone, no one will say that you are good.

I really care about my readers. I care about anyone who reads my books.

Many men fail because they do not see the importance of being kind and courteous to the men under them. Kindness to everybody always pays for itself. And, besides, it is a pleasure to be kind.

It's nice when people approach you to help.

Well, as I was saying... everyone's so nice to me, usually.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

I would never do anything to hurt anybody, especially if they're helping me. I'm not that kind of person.

One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.

Show interest in all people, not just those from whom you want something. Making people feel important and good about themselves is just the right thing to do.

I appreciate anything thoughtful.

A little bit of attention can go a long way.

Friends, near or far, are important to us. All of ours have an awareness of other persons' feelings, a courtesy that's inevitable. When I find that consideration in a fan, I'm immediately impressed.

Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.

On the way to work good-hearted young girls sometimes offer me their seats, which I accept and bless them in return, a transaction satisfying to all concerned.

I would have liked to have had more to do with Kristin Bauer van Straten. She's the nicest human being that I think I've ever met.

Kindly words do not enter so deeply into men as a reputation for kindness.

Once you take care of people, people respect you.

Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful.

I am much obliged to you gentlemen for leaving me one sentence of my own.