Gareth P. Jones > Quotes

“Even the dead need caring for”
― Gareth P. Jones, The Thornthwaite Inheritance

“Never fight a wolf in the moonlight, your fingernails will meet with claws, your fear with death then your final breath draws as your red blood pours.”
― Gareth P. Jones, The Considine Curse

“This is the man who left the message,” said Campbell. “He sells questions.” “Actually, I’ve moved on from questions,” said the salesman. “People simply aren’t inquisitive enough these days.” He shook his head sadly. “I’m now in the business of selling after-life insurance.”
― Gareth P. Jones, Death or Ice Cream?

“Everything worthwhile begins life as a mistake.”
― Gareth P. Jones, No True Echo

“Why are you following me?” “I told you on the phone. I’m selling questions.” “What questions?” “I mostly specialise in IAQs. That’s Infrequently Asked Questions.”
― Gareth P. Jones, Death or Ice Cream?

“The death of a loved one is a difficult time. It is a time when many of us say things we do not mean. It is, therefore, a time when the biting of one’s tongue is sometimes the wisest course of action. A little thought before each word spoken can save a great deal of hurt and upset.”
― Gareth P. Jones, Constable & Toop

“—¿Libros? Los libros son lo peor —exclamó la recepcionista—. Todas esas manos llenas de gérmenes tocando las hojas sucias y porosas. ¡Dios mío, no! No se han permitido libros de ninguna clase en el hospital desde la Gripe del Romance del '89. Un caso terrible. El lunes alguien trajo un montón de novelas románticas baratas, para el viernes había tantos cadáveres que el señor Milkwell tuvo que contratar a alguien para ayudar a sacarlos.”
― Gareth P. Jones, Death or Ice Cream

“The world is held together by lies. When I paint, I'm searching for the truth between them, but I'm no better at this than anyone else. Worse, probably.”
― Gareth P. Jones, No True Echo

“Eddie, time is a complicated business. The general rule is that if your head isn't hurting, you're not thinking about it hard enough.”
― Gareth P. Jones, No True Echo

“Half my life was spent trying to be a better person, but you reach a certain age and you realize you don't have a choice about who you are. All of us are slaves to ourselves.”
― Gareth P. Jones, No True Echo

“With so many people talking, he wondered if there was anyone left to listen to what they had to say.”
― Gareth P. Jones, Constable & Toop

“Where there's possibility there is also hope.”
― Gareth P. Jones, No True Echo

“People will gather at this shrine as they once gathered around a manger in a Bethlehem stable.’ ‘I’m sorry. Are you comparing yourself to Jesus?’ said Uncle Harry, clearly amused by the idea.”
― Gareth P. Jones, The Thornthwaite Betrayal