The Hotel Balzaar Quotes

“Marta, I want you to know - that war destroys everything. Always. That is its intent, it’s only intent. If anyone tries to explain it to you otherwise, in some other way, in words of nobility or valor, do not believe.”
― Kate DiCamillo, The Hotel Balzaar

“Alfonz, Norman had once said to Marta, was who was perhaps too fond of the straight edge.

“What does that mean?” Marta had asked.

“It means,” said Norman, “that life will never allow itself to be straightened, and it will drive you mad a little if you keep trying to straighten it. Too many rules with that man, always. He will become unwell after a time. You watch and see. Life always wins. Life and its crooked lines will always win.”
― Kate DiCamillo, The Hotel Balzaar