Joan Aiken quotes

Words are like spices. Too many is worse than too few. (Joan Aiken)
The first book that a child reads has a colossal impact. View quote
Joan Aiken
As cows need milking and sweet peas need picking, so writers must continually exercise their mental muscles by a daily stint. View quote
Joan Aiken
Why do we want to have alternate worlds? It's a way of making progress. You have to imagine something before you do it. View quote
Joan Aiken
Sudden wealth was the great insulator, second only to sudden bereavement. View quote
Joan Aiken