J.J. Marsh > Quotes

“Reading is a strange experience, he thought. You dive into the world of another, adjust to their terms, begin to feel at home and then it’s over. You’re alone with a bundle of emotions and no means of return. Rather like a failed relationship. Or being kidnapped by aliens.”
― J.J. Marsh, The Beatrice Stubbs Boxset Two

“Wispy clouds the colour of chicks puffed above their heads chased by shimmering shoals of mackerel, and the riotous morning calls of seabirds heralded the day.”
― J.J. Marsh, Pearl Moon

“Allegiance and honour are often pledged with no merit. To ally oneself with a cause, there must be a belief in its mission. Even then every member should question that organisation’s methods, regularly and rigorously. Otherwise people label themselves as loyal to the gang, the party, the religion or the movement with blind devotion, ignoring the fact it grows closer and closer to those it opposes. Identity is easy. Thinking is hard.”
― J.J. Marsh, Gold Dragon

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― J.J. Marsh, The Beatrice Stubbs Boxset Three

“We need to push against the biggest rocks.”
― J.J. Marsh, Pearl Moon

“You are strong. Like rocks in the sea, you are pushed and pummelled and swayed but you still stand. You stand firm. You survive.”
― J.J. Marsh, Pearl Moon

“an admirable job she found herself”
― J.J. Marsh, The Beatrice Stubbs Boxset Three