Lemony Snicket, When Did You See Her Last? Quotes

He looked like the sort of person who would tell you that he did not have an umbrella to lend you when he actually had several and simply wanted to see you get soaked.

With a library it is easier to hope for serendipity than to look for a precise answer.

I don't know why wicked places generally look wicked. You'd think they'd look nice, to fool people, but they hardly ever do.

I'm not a stranger, " I said, and pointed to his book. "I'm someone who reads the same authors you do.

Of course you can trust me, " Jake Hix said. "We read the same books.

Boredom is not black licorice, Snicket, " she said. "There's no reason to share it with me.

Being curious is the most important part of being a journalist. It might be the most important part of being anything.