Quotes from Mister Monday

Garth Nix ·  384 pages

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“Sometimes it is easier to see the light when you stand partly in the darkness.”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday


“Charity is a very labour-intensive virtue.”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday


“Clearly the Old One had the capacity to kill - or easily deliver some sort of final ending that sounded remarkably like death.”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday


Don't look, part of his mind said. If you don't see trouble, it doesn't exist.
But it does
, thought Arthur, fighting down the fear. Keep breathing slowly. You have to confront your fears. Deal with them.”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday


“Who can I trust?” Arthur blurted out. “Those who wish you well,” said the Old One. “Not those who wish to use you well. Be a player, not a pawn”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday



“Keys to the Kingdom Mister Monday Garth Nix BOOK ONE”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday


“Midnight Visitors,’ whispered Suzy fearfully. ‘With nightmare-whips and night-gloves.”
― Garth Nix, quote from Mister Monday


About the author

Garth Nix
Born place: in Melbourne, Australia
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