“ Mr. Benedict: "After I woke up and composed myself, however, I realized the flowers must certainly be yours, Constance, to do with as you please. At any rate -- " Mr.Benedict broke off, for just then… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ Did the men steal the papers?" Reynie asked, fearing her response.No, because they are fools," Sophie said bitterly. "They demanded to see the papers, and when I did not answer fast enough -- they wer… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ Somhow those Ten Men -- at the time they were called Recruiters, of course -- discovered that Constance had been at the library. Most likely one of their informants saw her come out, because it was on… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ I've only just arrived, Kate. It may surprise you to learn that you were my top priority. Trenton Lee Stewart
“ Even if he did explain it, no one would believe him because no one would understand him. That's the downside to being a genius - just because you understand something doesn't mean anyone else will. Trenton Lee Stewart
“ But is it not heartening to know that so many are willing to fight for the good? Think of that young librarian, Sophie, who made certain you escaped. Think of S.Q., who risked my brother’s wrath to ma… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ The power itself comes from the fact that you can do something and people can’t see you do it and what kind of responsibility do you have when you can do it. What kind of good things can you do or can… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ Out from behind the desk where he’d been sitting, hidden by the piles of books, appeared a bespectacled, green-eyed man in a green plaid suit. His thick white hair was shaggy and mussed, his nose was… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ One problem with being a leader, is that even among your friends you are alone, for it is you -- and you alone -- to whom the others look for final guidance. Trenton Lee Stewart
“ She announced her age right away, for children consider their ages every bit as important as their names. Trenton Lee Stewart
“ Is this what family is like: the feeling that everyone’s connected, that with one piece missing, the whole thing’s broken? Trenton Lee Stewart
“ You must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn't depend on blood. Nor is it exclusive of friendship. Family members can be your best friends, you know. And best friends, whether or not… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home. Trenton Lee Stewart
“ In the candle's flickering light, the library's thousands of books emerged from the shadows, and for a moment Nicholas could not help admiring them again. During free time he had almost never looked u… Trenton Lee Stewart
“ Something about this made Reynie uneasy. Had he done so badly? Was this meant to test his courage? He did as he was told, closing his eyes and bracing himself as best he could."Why are you flinching?"… Trenton Lee Stewart
