Full Cicada Moon Quotes

“And then I realized you were not rebellious but courageous. You know what that means?

It means being scared but doing it anyway.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“So, I have to know," he says, "what are you?"
But just because he has to know doesn't mean I have to tell him anything.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“Our dreams are a serious matter. When you take them seriously, everyone else does too.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“Like raindrops on granite," I say,
because we know that's how I persist--
drip, drip, drip
until the granite cracks.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“Even now, that day reminds me that raindrops are stronger than hammers.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“Thank you, Mr. MacDougall.
You're a real credit to your race.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“I’ve decided . . . there are jerks and nice people everywhere. And you just have to hope you meet fewer jerks.” Then I say, “And try not to be one.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon

“Papa said to remember this night. But he doesn't have to worry, because I will never forget it.”
― Marilyn Hilton, Full Cicada Moon