Alex Flinn Quotes, born October 23, 1966, in Glen Cove, New York, is an American author renowned for her young adult novels, particularly her modern fairy tale retellings like Beastly (2007), a #1 New York Times bestseller adapted into a 2011 film starring Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens. A former lawyer with a background in handling domestic abuse cases, Flinn transitioned to writing, crafting stories that explore themes of love, identity, and redemption, often blending realistic fiction with fantasy. Her works, including Breathing Underwater and A Kiss in Time, have earned numerous awards and a dedicated following. These 15 quotes—sourced from her novels, interviews, and posts on X—reflect her insights on love, self-discovery, inner beauty, and resilience, capturing her poignant and imaginative storytelling.
15 Alex Flinn Quotes
- “Just because something is beautiful doesn’t mean it’s good.” (Beastly, 2007, HarperCollins)
- “Those who do not know how to see the precious things in life will never be happy.” (Beastly, 2007, HarperCollins)
- “Maybe we judge people too much by their looks because it’s easier than seeing what’s really important.” (Beastly, 2007, HarperCollins)
- “A beautiful thing is precious, no matter the price. Those who do not know how to see the precious things in life will never be happy.” (Beastly, 2007, HarperCollins)
- “Something with inner beauty will live forever, like the scent of a rose.” (Four Beastly Kendra Chronicles Collection, 2015, HarperCollins)
- “Anyone else feel like that? Like your life’s a big act. Like you’re trying to be a man when you’re just a scared kid, trying to keep under control when you really want to scream, cry, maybe hit someone.” (Breathing Underwater, 2001, HarperCollins)
- “True love would look a second time. True love would not be thwarted. True love would not accept no for an answer.” (A Kiss in Time, 2009, HarperCollins)
- “You can’t respect yourself if you’re letting someone beat you up—inside or out.” (Breathing Underwater, 2001, HarperCollins)
- “I love you, I thought. But I didn’t say it. It was not that I feared she would laugh in my face. She was far too kind for that. My fear was a greater one—that she won’t say it back.” (Beastly, 2007, HarperCollins)
- “Every girl pretends she is a princess at one point, no matter how little her life is like that.” (Beastly, 2007, HarperCollins)
- “And Caitlin smiled. I wanted to put her smile in my pocket to look at over and over.” (Breathing Underwater, 2001, HarperCollins)
- “It’s about doing the right thing even if you don’t want to do it. About taking responsibility for your actions.” (Breathing Underwater, 2001, HarperCollins)
- “I’m a better person when I’m with you. I don’t want to stop being that person. I don’t want you to go.” (A Kiss in Time, 2009, HarperCollins)
- “You have to avoid thinking of what upsets you. If not, it will take over your life.” (Towering, 2013, HarperCollins)
- “This has been a crazy day, a crazy week, a crazy world.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, n.d.)
Alex Flinn’s quotes weave together raw emotion, timeless wisdom, and a deep understanding of human struggles, urging readers to look beyond appearances, embrace true love, and find strength in authenticity. Which quote resonates with your heart or challenges your perspective? Share it below and keep Flinn’s enchanting storytelling alive!
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