O. R. Melling Quotes
Born: June 18, 1951
O. R. Melling, the celebrated Irish-Canadian author, weaves a philosophy of love as the fundamental thread of existence. Her stories, rich with Celtic mythology and spiritual depth, explore how profound connection—to others, to nature, and to the divine—is the soul’s true journey. Melling’s legacy is one of tender wisdom, teaching that love is not a fleeting emotion but a courageous act of binding. Her quotes resonate because they speak to the heart’s quiet longing for belonging, reminding us that in every encounter, we are offered a chance to heal and to be whole.
O. R. Melling Quotes (4)
"When you write for children and young adults, you have much more affect and influence on them than when you write for adults. The books that get us through our childhood stay with us for life."
— O. R. Melling"All my books reflect travel adventures of some kind, and all have a soul: a spiritual or mystical underpinning."
— O. R. Melling"I was fortunate in that I attended university in Canada in the early 1970s when you could take a true liberal arts degree with no programmes, majors or minors."
— O. R. Melling"I'm omnivorous in my tastes, fiction and non-fiction, always several books on the go, though I'll read a novel in a day or two."
— O. R. Melling