“In the beginning was the word, and primitive societies venerated poets second only to their leaders. A poet had the power to name and so to control; he was, literally, the living memory of a group or tribe who would… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“The rivers that sprang from Hvergelmir streamed into the void. The yeasty venom in them thickened and congealed like slag, and the rivers turned… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it's better not to see. Sometimes it's better to have a choice.” — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“The three sons of Bor had no liking for Ymir... At last they attacked Ymir and killed him. His wounds were like springs; so… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“The treachery of a friend is worse than the treachery of an enemy.” — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“In the beginning was the word, and primitive societies venerated poets second only to their leaders. A poet had the power to name and… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“Lif and Lifthrasir will have children. Their children will have children. There will be life and new life, life everywhere on earth. That was… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“Ymir was a frost giant; he was evil from the first. While he slept, he began to sweat. A man and woman grew out… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“Fearlessness is better than a faint-heart for any man who puts his nose out of doors. The length of my life and the day… — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“Well, we must all make do. Humans aren't born equal. Each of us must make the most of ourselves.” — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“You can teach someone a skill but you can't teach them spirit.” — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
“As often as not, a man who sticks at home knows next to nothing about his guest.” — Kevin Crossley-Holland Copy Share Image
