There's not much you need to know about the world. Except how to use a sword and trust very few. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
She was the most beautiful woman in the world. If she was alive I'd probably be a better person. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Imagine who she would be if we unleashed her onto the world. I think she would rip the breath from all of… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
I think I'm a bit in love with these girls. They make me feel giddy. Like I haven't a care in the… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
In a kinder world," he whispered, "one I promise you I've seen, men and women flirt and dance and love with only… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Mama says that satisfaction isn't what I should search for. Respect is. Respect? I detest that word. Probably because in this world… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
What kind of freak is this kid who's giggling hysterically with the girls in the neighbouring beds, each with a crush on… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
No. But it's like the argument `don't donate to third-world countries because the money mightn't get to them.' People only say that… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
A kiss is the prize?’ he asked sadly. ‘Even more than giving me the rest of you? It should be the other… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
I´d read fantasy if they had simple names like Jane and Bob from Wagga," I say. "Why does it have to be… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for sacrifices. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
I'm very disturbed to find out that the leader of the Townies has a soul and I'm beginning to develop a bit of a… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
In the games of queens and kings, we leave our dreams at the door and we make do with what we have. Sometimes if… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
And then you came along and you spoke to me and nobody had looked me in the eye for years. (...) But I remember… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Do you want to know something about tyrants? When faced with death, they weep and they beg just like the rest of us. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
“you do that all the time you know. you ask me questions when you know the answer will piss you off. ask me a… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
I need voices of reason and of hysteria and of empathy. I need to have an Alanis moment. I need advice from Elizabeth Bennett.… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
“When I saw "Ulysses" on Georgie's bedside table and Tom Finch's name written on it in a scrawl so like my old man's, I… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
“Our bodies aren't strangers,' he said, his voice ragged. 'Our spirits aren't strangers'. He held her face in his hands. 'Tell me what part… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Phaedra of Alonso’s death was a never-ending pain that gnawed at his insides. It made him a prisoner in his own cottage. — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
You know what? You didn't do anything wrong. I did. It's this dumb thing I do. I look into things and see more than… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
Everything's going to be fine. She'll be back at work soon. Let's just keep the house clean." Oh yeah, I want to say, because… — Melina Marchetta Copy Share Image
