Only as we give the children the truth about life can we expect any improvement in it.

- Mabel Robinson

From the dog's point of view, his master is an elongated and abnormally cunning dog.

- Mabel Robinson

We have thought that because children are young they are silly. We have forgotten the blind stirrings, the reaching outward of our own youth.

- Mabel Robinson

Over and over again women and men ... come to me saying, I don't know enough to write a book for adults, and so I'd like to try a book for children. …

- Mabel Robinson