909 Quotes by Libba Bray

For the first time, I notice the lax skin at Mrs. Nightwing’s jaw, the fine down that lies upon her cheek like the imprint of a childe’s hand, and I wonder what it must be like watching yourself soften under the years, unable to stop it. what it’s like measuring your days in perfecting girls’ curtsies and drinking nightly glasses of sherry, trying to keep up with the world as it pulls you spinning into the furure, knowing you are always one step behind it.

Because ‘You’re perfect just the way you are,’ is what your guidance counselor says. And she’s an alcoholic.

There’s a lot of foot stomping, clapping, and cheering. I just want to win some cash and find my yard gnome. It’s not a lot to ask.

Why was there so much silence between men?

A guy’s gotta live, you know, gotta make his way and find his meaning in life and love, and to do that he needs coffee, he needs coffee and coffee and coffee.

Corrupt my brother, will you? I’ll see you in hell first, sir.

When you looked up to the sky and cried ‘Why?’ sometimes the sky shrugged, yet other times it answered with warm assurance of linked hands.

I am for hockey. I find I should like to hit something with a stick. -Gemma Doyle Trilogy.

I’m going to eviscerate you and leave your organs on a pike in the yard as a warning to those who wear large jewelry.