Giovanni's Light Quotes

“His eyes were sharp but kind, and it seemed to amuse him to see children misbehave when he knew that deep down they didn't really want to misbehave, but were just feeling lonely or misunderstood or wanted to go outside and play instead of sitting in a hot classroom. (26)”
― Phyllis Theroux, Giovanni's Light: The Story of a Town Where Time Stopped for Christmas

“Every house has its own private cup of sorrow. (3)”
― Phyllis Theroux, Giovanni's Light: The Story of a Town Where Time Stopped for Christmas