I think the most interesting parts of human experience might be the sparks that come from that sort of chipping flint of cultures rubbing against each other. And living on the border between Mexico and the U.S. for so many years gave me a lot of insight into that. Barbara Kingsolver borderchipculture share on social
I know I'm a rare person, a trained scientist who writes fiction, because so few contemporary novelists engage with science. Barbara Kingsolver contemporaryengagefiction Change image and share on social
I used to think religion was just more of the same thing. Dump responsibility on the big guy. Now I see an importance in that. It's a relief to accept that not everything is under your control. Barbara Kingsolver acceptbigcontrol Change image and share on social
At home, growing up, we weren't really poor. We had everything we needed, we just didn't have what we wanted. Barbara Kingsolver growhomeneed Change image and share on social
I do my best work if I think about what it is I have to offer. Barbara Kingsolver offerwork Change image and share on social
The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof. Barbara Kingsolver admiredistancefigure Change image and share on social
The important thing isn't the house. It's the ability to make it. You carry that in your brains and in your hands, wherever you go... It's one thing to carry your life wherever you go. Another thing to always go looking for it somewhere else. Barbara Kingsolver abilitybraincarry share on social
As a biologist, I can't think of myself as anything but an animal among animals and plant. Barbara Kingsolver animalbiologistplant Change image and share on social
I don't bring expectations to any of my books. I don't tell people what to do. I want to invite them in. Barbara Kingsolver bookbringexpectation Change image and share on social
Stop a minute, right where you are. Relax your shoulders, shake your head and spine like a dog shaking off cold water. Tell that imperious voice in your head to be still. Barbara Kingsolver colddoghead Change image and share on social
