Turns Quotes by Derek Landy

9 Turns quotes by Derek Landy

Landy’s humor‑laden voice tackles the concept of turning points in a concise nine‑quote set. Expect a mix of wit and keen observation that makes each line feel like a quick, clever nudge toward perspective.

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Tides do what tides do–they turn.

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The Baron, unfortunately, turns it all the way up to eleven." "Seriously? Because, you know, that's one more evil

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Doesn't sunlight kill them? Doesn't it turn them to dust, or make them burst into flames or something?" "Nope. Vampires tan, just…

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We may need to focus here.' 'Right. Yes. OK. Turn around.' 'Are you going to throw something at me?' 'What? No, I'm…

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It's really not as bad as it sounds. I was attacked by a shark once, back when I was alive. Well, not…

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There's a clock on the wall. Press your hand against the face and turn it very slightly to the. Left. There'll be…

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This is stolen? We're in a stolen jet?" "Not stolen," said Donegan Bane from the co-pilot's seat. "Almost stolen," Grascious corrected. "Semi-stolen,"…

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There’s no such thing as winning or losing. There is won and there is lost, there is victory and defeat. There are…

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I understand perfectly. Darquesse isn't a separate entity. She isn't another person. She's you. If you make the wrong choices, if you…

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“strike from the shadows, disapear into darkness”

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“But if you can confront your inner demons—" "I did confront my inner demon. I punched him in the face and he exploded." Valkyrie…

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“What does a clue look like?" Tanith whispered. Stephanie fought the giggle down and whispered back. "I'm looking for a footprint or something." "Have…

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“He took her hand in his and knelt before her. Valkyrie looked at him. He was serious. (...)'Dude, I'm sixteen.' 'I love you.' 'That…

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I find it rude to laugh at a man with a sword.

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What?" she asked again. He pointed ahead of them. "See that?" "What, the snow?" "Beyond that." "More snow?" "Stop looking at the snow.

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The Baron, unfortunately, turns it all the way up to eleven." "Seriously? Because, you know, that's one more evil

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“Valkyrie walked over to her. Since she had met her, all she'd wanted to do was punch her face in. But that was when…

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“I've always been a monster,' Scapegrace told her, 'but now, finally, my physical for reflects my inner darkness.' 'You smell terrible.' 'That's the smell…

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The rain battered the cottage. Valkyrie risked a look up at Skulduggery. “What is it?” she whispered. “It’s a box,” he whispered back. “What…

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There’s no such thing as winning or losing. There is won and there is lost, there is victory and defeat. There are absolutes. Everything…

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“He liked murder. Murder and long walks had been two of his favorite things when he was younger.”

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Of course I want to kill you," said Skulduggery. "I want to kill most people. But then where would I be? In a field…

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We don’t need a cure,” the other zombie said. “That’s right,” Scapegrace nodded. “We’re happy the way we are.” “Happy with the power,” Scapegrace…

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