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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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"Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" Quotes

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse, seeks the help of a group of genetically modified rats to save her family from a farmer's plow.

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The rats were not ordinary rats, and they were not wild rats.

Robert C. O'Brien

mysteryintelligence

We can make our own decisions, and we can carry them out, too.

Robert C. O'Brien

independencefreedom

We had to learn to read, and then we had to learn to think.

Robert C. O'Brien

educationgrowth

We all help one another here, and that’s how we get things done.

Robert C. O'Brien

communitycooperation

But courage isn't a thing that you can put on and take off like a coat.

Robert C. O'Brien

courageself-discovery

Time is our enemy. It always has been.

Robert C. O'Brien

timeurgency

Anything is possible if you have the nerve.

Robert C. O'Brien

possibilitybravery

Every problem has a solution, though sometimes the solution is justice.

Robert C. O'Brien

problem-solvingjustice

The most important thing is to be sure of what you want and be prepared to stand by it.

Robert C. O'Brien

determinationconfidence

We’ve learned so much, but there’s always more to learn.

Robert C. O'Brien

learningcuriosity