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“Where are your manners, Miss Grey?" - Miss Fox
"Probably in the same place where you left yours." - Ivy”
― Sophie Cleverly, The Lost Twin

“It is funny how public the English are about disliking their families, even when it is not really true. Love is a secret to them, hate, far less so.”
― Robin Stevens, Jolly Foul Play

“They made us all so miserable that even the nicest girls began to argue and snipe at each other horribly”
― Robin Stevens, Jolly Foul Play

“After all, grown-ups always underestimate children. Children never underestimate each other.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“I don’t like to see girls wasting their talents. You are both clever, that I can see. And if you have brains, you ought to use them. It isn’t good for women to be ignored and side-lined.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“I realized all over again how odd the English are. No matter how bad things get, they can always make light of them.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“I was particularly amazed because boys, to her, are usually simply less interesting versions of girls.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“I suddenly wondered whether growing up only meant you were older, not more wise.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“You are still my best friend in all the world, and the best detective I know who is not me.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“Daisy’s plans are often quite mad, but this one seemed to have more than the usual chance of one or both of us dying.”
― Robin Stevens, Mistletoe and Murder

“In an act of rebellion, I waited a good five seconds before doing as I’d been told.”
― Benedict Brown, The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall

“Some said the real difference between a foolish ruler and a brilliant one was that a foolish ruler thought the people were inexhaustible, while a brilliant one realized that they had their limits.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 2

“Maomao had come to believe there was no toxin so terrifying as a woman’s smile. That one rule held true whether in the halls of the most ornate palace or the squalid chambers of the cheapest pleasure house.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, 薬屋のひとりごと [Kusuriya no Hitorigoto]

“Don’t sully my memories with bleak reality, if you please,” Jinshi said ruefully.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 1

“I wake up every morning and think: You know what would be good today? Not dying.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“I mean, five gods in one stomach—dang. That's enough for doubles tennis, including a ref. They'd been down there so long, they were probably hoping Kronos would swallow down a deck of cards or a Monopoly game.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“G.I. Joe boxers!’ Apollo screamed. ‘OH—oh, I can’t even... HAHAHAHAHA!’ ‘Aphrodite,’ Athena giggled. ‘You look simply lovely.’ The gods couldn't stop laughing. Soon they were rolling on the floor, wiping tears from their eyes, taking photos with their phones to post on Tumblr.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Theophane gave birth to a magical ram named Krysomallos, who for some reason had wool made of gold. Eventually, Krysomallos would be skinned for his fleece, which became known as the Golden Fleece, which means I am related to a sheepskin rug.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Ah, but I’m wise ,” Athena said. “Wise enough to make you do it instead.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Hey, for a scythe, cookies, and a chance to commit murder, Kronos could hide his true feelings.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“His big claim to fame was that the Golden Fleece—that magical sheepskin rug I'm related to—ended up in his kingdom, which made the place immune to disease, invasion, stock-market crashes, visits from Justin Bieber and pretty much any other natural disaster.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Note to self: If you’re trying not to have kids, don’t marry a lady who is the Titan of motherhood.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“When strength doesn't work,” Zeus said, trickery might.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Pro tip: If you’re attacked by a creep, it’s never your fault. Tell somebody.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Now, kids…wine is alcohol. That’s a drink for grown-ups.
Gee, Mr. Percy Jackson, you say, can’t we have some wine?
No, no, kids. Wine is dangerous. I don’t want any of you to drink alcohol until you’re at least thirty-five years old. Even then, you should get a doctor’s note and your parents’ permission, drink responsibly (like one swig a month), and never operate heavy machinery while under the influence!
Okay…I think that covers my legal bases. On with the story.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“Yeah, Hera was definitely channelling her inner Wicked Witch of the West that day.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“But there really isn’t much difference between love and hate. They both get out of control easily, and one turns into the other. Trust me. I know.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“It hit Ouranos right in the … well, you know what? I can’t even say it. If you’re a guy, imagine the most painful place you could possibly be hit.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“The young god struggled in his swaddling blankets. “Seriously?” he murmured. “Born for thirty minutes, and I’m already in a straitjacket? Mom must really not trust me. Smart lady.”
― Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

“just how precious a resource our fellow humans are.”
― Benedict Brown, Murder at the Spring Ball