Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them. - Lemony Snicket, Horseradish

"There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself."

"Love can change a person the way a parent can change a baby- awkwardly, and often with a great deal of mess."

"It is always sad when someone leaves home, unless they are simply going around the corner and will return in a few minutes with ice-cream sandwiches."

"Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them"

"When someone is crying, of course, the noble thing to do is to comfort them. But if someone is trying to hide their tears, it may also be noble to pretend you do not notice them."