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“I am sure you have heard that appearance doesn't matter and that it's what's on the inside that counts. Well that of course is utter nonsense, because if no one cared about what's on the outside no one would take a bath or comb their hair and the world would be a lot smellier than it already is!”
― Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator

“It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down, through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try to readjust the way you thought of things.”
― Lemony Snicket, The Reptile Room

“The trick to following someone without getting caught is to follow somebody who doesn't think they're being followed.”
― Lemony Snicket, When Did You See Her Last?

“A Dilemma with a flat tire was a reminder that no matter how splendid and shiny the world might be, it could be spoiled by something you didn’t notice until the damage had been done.”
― Lemony Snicket, "When Did You See Her Last?"