849 Quotes by Lemony Snicket

It is often difficult to admit that someone you love is not perfect, or to consider aspects of a person that are less than admirable.

It is likely your own eyes were closed when you were born, so that you left the safe place of your mother’s womb – or, if you are a seahorse, your father’s yolk sac – and joined the treachery of the world without seeing exactly where you were going.

A passport, as I’m sure you know, is a document that one shows to government officials whenever one reaches a border between two countries, so that the official can learn who you are, where you were born, and how you look when photographed unflatteringly.

If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.

For Beatrice, our love broke my heart, and stopped yours.

As I’m sure you know, whenever there is a mirror around, it is almost impossible not to take a look at yourself. Even though we all know what we look like, we all like just to look at our reflections, if only to see how we’re doing.

I submit these assorted pieces of evidence I’m unwilling to categorize!

A great man once said that right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.

Reading is one form of escape. Running for your life is another.