55 Quotes by Jonathan Auxier

But that’s how the tree works, ain’t it? It gives you what you wish for but not in a way that makes things better. I suppose that’s the difference between what you want and what you need.” Molly.

It’s no joke,” he insisted. “Something’s wrong with this whole place. You seen how pale they all are – it ain’t natural.” “That’s just how folks look in England.

To differing opinions: may they ever stay apart.

Suffice it to say, if one hopes to live in a world of wonders, he had better locate himself in a place where wondrous stories abound.

Stories don’t have to do anything; they just have to be.

That’s what it is to care for a person,” Toby said. There was not even a hint of mocking in his voice. “If you’re not afraid, you’re not doing it right.

Kip had always liked the idea that courage was a thing a person could hold on to and use.

My girl, we are on the cusp of a modern age-and with it comes modern medicine.” He dug a fat hand through his bag and removed a small bottle. “Take this laudanum, for example. Wonderful stuff! I have a few drops in my tea each morning to calm the nerves.

And even though they had eaten nothing, the girl still ended her day with a belly full of story – which sticks to the ribs even better than mutton.