Pamela Cox > Quotes

“Flowers don’t just bloom—they whisper stories of hope and courage in colors only the heart can see.”
― Pamela Cox

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
― Pamela Cox

“Alicia was as bold and bad as I am when she was younger. Yet she turned into a good, responsible top former. But she kept her sense of fun too, and that is what I want to do.”
― Pamela Cox, Winter Term at Malory Towers (Malory Towers

“True cleverness is the art of thinking deeply, acting wisely, and making it all look effortless.”
― Pamela Cox

“A cat is not just a pet—it’s a silent guardian of your solitude, and a purring echo of peace.”
― Pamela Cox

“True love is not just spoken, it is lived and proven through actions.”
― Pamela Cox

“Gratitude doesn't chain you to what you have, it sets the stage for more. Appreciating what you have isn't the end of wanting, it's the beginning of receiving.”
― Pamela Cox

“Pause often to truly see the one you love, not through the lens of habit, but with the wonder of first sight, deepened by all you now know. Love stays alive when we choose to keep falling, again and again, for what is rare and beautiful in the beloved.”
― Pamela Cox

“Talk less, listen more—that’s where real success begins.”
― Pamela Cox

“To open a book is to silence the ego, and awaken the self.”
― Pamela Cox

“Change of scene disrupts autopilot. It invites presence, curiosity, and connection, which keep long-time love fresh and vibrant.”
― Pamela Cox

“True romance isn’t found in grand gestures alone, but in the quiet, frequent moments when two people set the world aside and give each other their full, undivided attention. Love thrives in those pauses where nothing else matters but the connection between them.”
― Pamela Cox

“Love is listening openly, valuing every moment, and embracing the journey together.”
― Pamela Cox

“True love sees beyond the enchantment, yet does not become disenchanted.”
― Pamela Cox

“Gillian decided to take up a place at music college,”
― Pamela Cox, The Final Years at Malory Towers

“Pat and Isabel O’Sullivan walked along the station platform in a sedate manner, as befitted the head girls of St Clare’s. A giggling group of second formers fell silent as they approached, looking at the twins in awe. ‘They look nice,’ whispered one new girl to her neighbour. ‘Who are they?’ ‘Our head girls – the O’Sullivan twins. And they are nice – very nice.’ The twins heard and shared a secret smile, which held more than a touch of pride. ‘Just think of it, Pat. You and I, head girls of St Clare’s,’ said Isabel. ‘I still expect to wake up and find out it was all a dream.’ ‘More like a dream come true,’ said Pat happily. ‘And Mummy and Daddy were almost as pleased for us as we were for ourselves.”
― Pamela Cox, The Sixth Form at St. Clare's

“If someone is rude to me and I am rude back, I have allowed them to make me rude; I've given them the power to control my behavior. As much as possible, it's better to act than to react.”
― Pamela Cox

“Of course, I have to keep it inside now that I’m a fifth former, but when I think about seeing Mother and Daddy again, and the marvellous time we have ahead of us, I could dance for joy!’ ‘What a pity that we are too old and sensible to do just that,’ laughed Susan. ‘I would love to see the faces of the younger girls if they saw us fifth formers dancing a jig all the way to the common-room.”
― Pamela Cox, Fun and Games at Malory Towers

“A wise woman carries strength in her silence, grace in her words, and power in the way she rises without needing applause.”
― Pamela Cox

“Laughing at yourself turns shame into play, mistakes into stories, and awkwardness into authenticity.”
― Pamela Cox

“Even the strongest flame dims without fresh air. A journey, a change of light, a different sky can rekindle the fire between two hearts.”
― Pamela Cox

“When you laugh at yourself, you become instantly endearing because you give those around you permission to stop pretending they're perfect.”
― Pamela Cox

“Childhood bonds aren’t about time; they’re about innocence. Keep that, and even new love can feel ancient.”
― Pamela Cox

“The soul doesn’t age. When the heart stays childlike, it recognizes kindred spirits instantly, no matter how late they arrive.”
― Pamela Cox

“I know I’m pretty, I checked twice and my reflection agreed.”
― Pamela Cox

“Patience gives love the space to grow deep roots and reach impossible heights.”
― Pamela Cox

“For those who struggle to believe in a power GREATER than themselves, they can begin by believing in a power OTHER than themselves.”
― Pamela Cox

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, but only saps today of its strength.”
― Pamela Cox

“Love is the seed; patience brings it to bloom. Love kindles the fire; patience keeps it burning through the storms of life.”
― Pamela Cox

“It is not selfish to express one's wants, likes, and needs, and to defend oneself against injustice. It is selfish not to give others the same freedom.”
― Pamela Cox