“All things are poison and nothing is without poison. Only the dose determines whether something is poisonous or not.” — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“Along with astronomy and alchemy, collecting was what made Rudolf happy. He mistrusted people. He could hear them now. Whispering voices. Murmuring… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“A scientist must be a traveller, an explorer. Knowledge comes from experience. ... The path to enlightenment is never linear.” — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“While Cabinets of Curiosities were intended to be microcosms of the world, and to symbolise a ruler's all-powerful control of his realm,… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“It's unwise to let rage get the better of you. And you shouldn't hinge everything on whether you'll get to see the… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“They spent their days together and their nights dreaming of one another.” — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“Do you believe people can change their fate, or do you think our lives are mapped out before us? I mean, do… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“The true meaning of our philosophy will be unintelligible to the arrogant, the boastful and the mocking. Beware of those who exhibit… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“No need for apologies. ... it's good to question things, but you must have faith too.” — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“Death continues to stalk the streets, stealing the souls of our children as they sleep. We're running out of fingers to close… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“Jan knew it was pointless to ponder the rights and wrongs of Greta's decision, for the decision had been made and they… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“Eggs possess an elemental power. Their outer shell is earth. Their white is water. The membrane that lines the shell is air,… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
“But history has been adapted here, re-spun to tell Jan's tale: the story of a boy caught up in a world of… — Joanne Owen Copy Share Image
