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Patrick Ness

Patrick Ness

Born: 01-01-1971

Patrick Ness is a renowned British-American author known for his compelling young adult fiction. He gained international acclaim with the "Chaos Walking" trilogy, praised for its innovative storytelling and depth. Ness has won numerous awards, including the Carnegie Medal twice. Apart from novels, he writes screenplays and short stories. Born in the U.S., he now resides in England, where he continues to captivate readers with his imaginative narratives.

Quotes

Love is so powerful, it's like owning the world and having it own you at the same time.

Patrick Ness

love

Sometimes we don't know what we need until it's given to us.

Patrick Ness

self-discovery

The truth rarely makes you happy, but it gives you something to chase.

Patrick Ness

truth

Regret is like a weight. You carry it everywhere, and it gets heavier over time.

Patrick Ness

regret

Sometimes we build walls to protect ourselves, but they end up trapping us inside.

Patrick Ness

self-imprisonment

We are all broken, but that doesn't mean we can't be beautiful.

Patrick Ness

acceptance

Loss is a part of life, but it doesn't define who we are.

Patrick Ness

loss

Love is not about possessing someone, it's about setting them free.

Patrick Ness

love

The past is like an anchor, holding us back from moving forward.

Patrick Ness

moving on

We all have darkness within us, but it's our choice whether to let it consume us or shine a light on it.

Patrick Ness

darknesschoice

Life is a series of choices, and sometimes the hardest ones lead to the greatest growth.

Patrick Ness

choicesgrowth

Love is not always fair, but it's always worth fighting for.

Patrick Ness

love