All Libba Bray Quotes
- The wolf was at the door. His shadow spilled into the room, taking it over. Door
- She was tired of being told how it was by this generation, who’d botched things so badly. They’d sold their children a pack of lies:… All
- He wanted to hit something or someone. He wanted to burn up the whole world, heal it, and burn it down again. Burn
- They kept the lie going, and the people loved it. Inspirational
- Could I have a Sloe Gin Fizz, without the gin?" "What's the point of that, Miss?" the waiter said. "Tomorrow morning," Mabel said. Fizz
- I thought research would be more glamorous, somehow. I'd give the librarian a secret code word and he'd give me the one book I needed… Book
- There is nothing more terrifying than the absoluteness of one who believes he's right. Absoluteness
- Naughty John, Naughty John, does his work with his apron on. Cuts your throat and takes your bones, sells 'em off for a coupla stones. Apron
- People think boundaries and borders build nations. Nonsense-words do. Beliefs, declarations, constitutions-words. Stories. Myths. Lies. Promises. History Belief
- She is the elephant’s eyebrows,†Evie whispered appreciatively. “Those jewels! How her neck must ache.†“That’s why Bayer makes aspirin,†Mabel whispered back, and Evie… Ache
- But what was the point of living so quietly you made no noise at all? All
- I'm a librarian, not an oracle. Inspirational
- There is a dualism inherent in democracy--opposing forces pushing against each other, always. Culture clashes. Different belief systems. All coming together to create this country.… All
- Jericho lay back down on his side, watching her breathe just an arm's length from him. She was not beautiful while she slept; her mouth… Arm
- People will believe anything if it means they can go on with their lives and not have to think too hard about it. Believe
- It keeps her purity vacum-sealed to preserve its freshness for her future husband. Freshness
- On the Bowery, in the ornate carcass of a formerly grand vaudeville theater, a dance marathon limps along. The contestants, young girls and their fellas,… Advertisements
- Careful there, Poet. I might start to believe you. Believe
- Clothing left on the bed unfolded. Books stained with coffee spots. Tabs not paid until the last possible second. Boys kissed and then forgotten in… Bed
- There's no time to be modest. Reason will not work here. Without warning, I kiss Kartik. His lips, pressed firmly against mine, are a surprise.… Air