Quotes from Crocodile Tears

Anthony Horowitz ·  385 pages

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“There's a name for people with an interest in the moon," Alex said. "They're called lunatics.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“What were you going to do with it?” McCain asked.

"I just thought it might come in useful.”


"Were you planning to attack me?”

"No. But that’s a good idea.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“The school even had a Latin motto: Pergo et Perago, which sounded like the story of two Italian cannibals but which actually meant “I try and I achieve.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“You cannot defeat your enemies until you know who they are.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“He died fighting for what he believed in.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears



“Look at self-satisfied pop singers or greasy, semi-literate athletes. People worship them. Why?”

"Because they’re talented.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“When you are rich, people treat you with respect.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“The food at the Mandarin Club was not good, but the members liked it that way. It reminded them of school.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


“There’s a name for people with an interest in the moon,” Alex said. “They’re called lunatics.”
― Anthony Horowitz, quote from Crocodile Tears


About the author

Anthony Horowitz
Born place: in Stanmore, Middlesex, The United Kingdom
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