84 Quotes by Kenneth Oppel

It’s the way you look whenever she mentions her fiance. My cat looks like that before he hacks up a hairball.

I’m cursed with this puritanical streak that makes me want everything to be about something. It’s a terrible affliction.

It’s somewhat disquieting that the same parents and educators who are horrified by the notion of child soldiers have bestowed upon ‘The Hunger Games’ a double mantle of critical praise and global bestsellerdom.

I believe there is something on this earth that you desire more than anything, and it isn’t me.

A masterpiece of vagueness.

You’re like something drawn with the sun’s fire, and I can take only little glimpses of you.

Yes’ is a very powerful word. It’s like opening a door. It’s like fanning a flame. It’s the most powerful word in the world.

The noise kept up and did not stop. My head rang. I saw Shepherd take the chewing gum from his mouth, break it into two, and stick it in both ears. He kept working.

I whirled to see the snake springing up from the ferns and bouncing towards us, fast. This time we turned and ran. Every time I looked around, the snake was still there. I wanted to laugh and scream at the same time. The little creature was ridiculous. It was terrifying, and it was also gaining on us.