"Don't be ashamed to weep; 'tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us."
English author best known for the Redwall fantasy series. He wrote children's novels that became widely read internationally. His work established him as a major figure in modern children's fantasy literature.