Quotes from Rise of the Elgen

Richard Paul Evans ·  335 pages

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“Magnetism is not like in the superhero movies. I couldn’t pull a car toward myself, because a car weighs more than I do. I just ended up pulling myself to the car.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“Geography is my strong subject,” Ostin said. “Everything is your strong subject,” Taylor said.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“As long as you remember the whys, the hows will take care of themselves.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“Did you know that rats can’t vomit?” “Okay, enough. No more rat trivia.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“I’m glad I have you for my boyfriend.” “Me too,” I said. “Sometimes I have to pinch myself.” She pinched my arm and smiled. “You’re so cute.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen



“The natives used to tie their enemies to the tree. The ants would eat them alive.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“Where is the best place to hide a penny? It is in a jar of pennies.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“My mother always said that if you do the right thing, the universe comes to your aid,”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“One day McKenna got hot enough”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


“What the masses don’t realize is that they’re looking for a shepherd. Those who don’t think they can be influenced or call themselves ‘independent thinkers’ are usually the biggest conformists of all—and the easiest to turn. Why do you think cults prey on college students? Easy picking.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen



“take it out on whoever is close. Even people we love. Taylor’s afraid for Michael and so she’s upset. And since he isn’t here, she took it out on you.”
― Richard Paul Evans, quote from Rise of the Elgen


About the author

Richard Paul Evans
Born place: in Salt Lake City, Utah, The United States
Born date October 11, 1962
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