Markus Zusak Quotes

Her mouth jittered. Her cold arms were folded. Tears were frozen to the book thief’s face.

He’d wanted to show his past tormentor what he was capable of, but he also wanted to prove himself to everyone. Now everyone was in the kitchen.

He’s telling Liesel’s story to prove to himself that humans can be beautiful and selfless and worthwhile.

His eyes were cold and brown — like coffee stains…

His soul sat up. It met me. Those kinds of souls always do - the best ones. The ones who rise up and say I know who you are and I am ready. Not that I want to go, of course, but I will come. Those sou...

How 'bout a kiss, ? -- Rudy Steiner

How'd it feel? Rube asked himself. I don't know exactly, but it made me want to howl.

Hänen ensimmäinen hyökkäyssuunnitelmansa oli sellainen, että hän istutti kotimaahansa sanoja mahdollisimman monille alueille.Hän istutti yötä päivää ja hoiti niitä.Han katseli niiden kasvua, kunnes lo...

I also fear that nothing really ends at the end. Things just keep going, as long as memory can wield its axe, always finding a soft part in your mind to cut through and enter.

I always marvel at the humans’ ability to keep going. They always manage to stagger on even with tears streaming down their faces.

I am in all truthfulness attempting to be cheerful about this whole topic, though most people find themselves hindered in believing me, no matter my protestations.

I did it because you are the epitome of ordinariness.

I did it on purpose.

I even move out onto the front porch and see my own limited view of the world. I want to take that world, and for the first time ever, I feel like I can do it. I’ve survived everything I’ve had to so...

I guess humans like to watch a little destruction. Sand castles, houses of cards, that’s where they begin. Their great skill is their capacity to escalate.

I guess humans like to watch a little destruction. Sandcastles, houses of cards, that’s where they begin. Their great skill is their capacity to escalate. The thought of missing it was eased when she

I guess humans like to watch a little destruction. Sandcastles, houses of cards, that’s where they begin. Their great skill is their capacity to escalate.

I have hated the words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right. - Liesel Meminger

I loved you already then.

I never did get around to praying for myself, did I? Maybe that's what was behind it, though. Myself. Maybe the only reason I'd prayed for others to begin with was to bring myself good fortune. Was th...