Cinnamon Moon Quotes

“It is the verb to be. I am, you are, she is...Can you think of anything more important than those words? Choose to conjugate your life with positivity.”
― Tess Hilmo, Cinnamon Moon

“Ailis: Mother and Father wouldn't want us to be sad forever.
Quinn: How long is enough?
Ailis: Maybe it's when you can't stand to carry the weight of it anymore. When you feel like the sorrow is changing who you are meant to be.”
― Tess Hilmo, Cinnamon Moon

“But do you know what the most important verb in the English language is? It is the verb to be. I am, you are, she is...Can you think of anything more important than those words? I am Ida. You are Ailis. She is Nettie. This is Quinn. There is great power in those words. How else can we use the to be verb? Let's try I am happy, you are strong, she is going to be found. Now you try. You show me how you understand the power of that verb.

Isn't it interesting how a single verb can change your vision? Choose to conjugate your life with positivity" -Ida”
― Tess Hilmo, Cinnamon Moon

“You shouldn't hate anything. Sister Baldwin says hate kills your heart as fast as a wink" -Nettie”
― Tess Hilmo, Cinnamon Moon

“We are a hodgepodge of people, but we love you very much. Isn't that what makes a family after all?" -Ida”
― Tess Hilmo, Cinnamon Moon

“The next morning it is still snowing, which makes me feel gloomy. People describe snow as soft and light and airy. Delicate even. They sing songs about snowflakes flitting through the air and landing gently on noses. It's easy to get caught up in these false ideas, especially if you've never had to live and work in true winter conditions. The truth about snow is that it's as heavy as a brick and can make your life miserable when it wants to" -Tess HIl”
― Tess Hilmo, Cinnamon Moon