Cynthia Lord is a renowned author who has touched the hearts of many with her beautiful and thought-provoking novel, “Rules”. This heartwarming story revolves around a young girl named Catherine, who has an autistic brother named David. Throughout the book, Lord beautifully captures the essence of family dynamics and the challenges faced by individuals with special needs. Here are some incredible quotes from “Rules” that will surely leave you inspired and reflective.
Read these Rules Cynthia Lord Quotes
“Sometimes people laugh when they don’t know what else to do.”
“I think maybe everybody some ways is different. Like maybe some people have extra thoughts, and some people have thoughts that other people don’t have.”
“It’s like David’s a giant puzzle no one knows how to put together.”
“I hate that word, ‘retarded.'”
“You don’t have to be perfect to be loved.”
“Sometimes you’ve got to work with what you have, not what you wish for.”
“It’s amazing how words can do that, just shred your insides apart.”
“I want you to know that I love you, even if I never say it enough.”
“You can’t fix someone else’s mess.”
“He doesn’t want to be treated special, just like anybody else.”
“What makes you different is what makes you special.”
“I hate it when people stare like David’s an alien from outer space.”
“Sometimes I just get so mad. It’s like I want to be the one who’s different for once.”
“Maybe some people are just meant to be different.”
“There’s nothing wrong with David. He’s just different.”
“Sometimes people are afraid of what they don’t understand.”
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”
“It’s hard to know how to be a friend to someone when you’re not sure what they need.”
“I didn’t want to know what people were thinking. I didn’t care. I just wanted them to like me.”
“I didn’t understand why everyone had to act so different around David.”
“The best books, they don’t talk about things you never thought about before. They talk about things you’d always thought about, but that you didn’t think anyone else had thought about.”
These quotes from “Rules” by Cynthia Lord offer a glimpse into the emotional journey of the characters and the valuable life lessons embedded within the story. They remind us to embrace our differences, show compassion, and understand that love knows no bounds. Whether you have read the book or not, these quotes will undoubtedly touch your soul and leave a lasting impact.
