Old letters Quote by J.K. Rowling Download Open image ““Peeling gold letters over the door read Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C.”” — J.K. Rowling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.5 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Old letters
“I got through so much ink in the learning that the inkseller took to knocking at least once a week on the garden door. He had a gray solemn face that looked as if it was chiseled out of stone; he was stooped down like the letter C, as if he were Atlas carrying the weight of the world in… — Sally Gardner Copy Share
“But what were even gold and silver, precious stones and clockwork, to the bookshops, whence a pleasant smell of paper freshly pressed came issuing… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
“...opulent patterns intricately stitched on skirts of gold and silver, each as beautiful as the dawn.” — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“The book did not say anything about a statue, valuable or otherwise, and so I stopped reading about the Bombinating Beast and got interested… — Lemony Snicket Copy Share Image
“How they are all about, these gentlemen In chamberlains' apparel, stocked and laced, Like night around their order's star and gem And growing ever… — Rainer Maria Rilke Copy Share Image
You, O Books, are the golden vessels of the temple, the arms of the clerical militia with which the missiles of the most wicked… — Richard de Bury Copy Share Image
The intricate engraving, fine lines, beading and milgrain accents echo an era defined by elaborate embellishments. — Vera Wang Copy Share Image
“After bursting open a door of idiotic obstinacy with a weak rattle in its throat, you fell into Tellson’s down two steps, and came to your senses in a miserable little shop, with two little counters, where the oldest of men made your cheque shake as if the wind rustled it, while they examined the signature by the dingiest of… — Dickens Charles Copy Share
“9. Delicately Sylva moved the upper layers of paper and vellum away and saw, lying on the table, a small book. It was an… — Robert Reid Copy Share Image
“Then, idly scratching his nose, he walks to the bookcase in the living room and stoops before a set of drab brown Victorian volumes… — T.E.D. Klein Copy Share Image
“We have a long distance to travel,' said the Angel of Death to our friend Gil, as soon as they had left the Villa.… — Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Copy Share Image
“The letters from the ink in my pen are an absurd map of magic signs.” — Fernando Pessoa Copy Share Image
“Our Chasers Aren’t Cheating! That was the stunned reaction of Quidditch fans across Britain last night when the so-called “Stooging Penalty” was announced by… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Snape pointed at the parchment, on which the words of Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs were still shining.” — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus [ never tickle a sleeping dragon ]” — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“An intense cold swept over them all. Harry felt his own breath catch in his chest. The cold went deeper than his skin. It… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“If you're not Gryffindor, we'll disinherit you," said Ron, "but no pressure." "Ron!" Lily and Hugo laughed, but Albus and Rose looked solemn. "He… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“You want to give it a look, Xeno is printing all the stuff the Prophet’s ignoring, not a single mention of Crumple-Horned Snorkacks in… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“He wore round glasses held together with a lot of Sellotape because of all the times Dudley had punched him on the nose.” — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Sybill Trelawney, Divination teacher,’” Harry read. “How’re we supposed to get up there?” As though in answer to his question, the trapdoor suddenly opened,… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Harry et Ron furent enchantés d’entendre Hagrid qualifier Rusard de « vieille ganache ».” — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Well, I can certainly see why we’re trying to keep them alive,” said Malfoy sarcastically. “Who wouldn’t want pets that can burn, sting, and… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“There was no waking from this nightmare, no comforting whisper in the dark that he was safe really, that it was all in his… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Well, I reckon you should --" Ron began, but he was interrupted by the Fat Lady, who had been watching them sleepily and now… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I love the dark hours of my being. My mind deepens into them. There I can find, as in old letters, the days of… — Rainer Maria Rilke Copy Share Image
“Then he said a strange thing, but to himself. 'They lived, didn't they?' And I said yes, that when one reads old letters one… — Elizabeth Kostova Copy Share Image
“Jen, get a clue and read Wadim's shirt." Jacque told her dryly. Jen looked over at Wadim who, oh so helpfully, pulled his shirt… — Quinn Loftis Copy Share Image
“The last door on the second story was the exception. Fresh gold letters: MAHONEY & ASSOCIATES, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS. Mahoney sat inside. The only associate… — Tim Dorsey Copy Share Image
“As a historical novelist, there is very little I like more than spending time sorting through boxes of old letters, diaries, maps, trinkets, and… — Sara Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Some days, I’m still sixteen and burning bridges. I’ve seen a lot of war zones in these past few months, between the edges of… — d.a.s Copy Share Image
For a long time we dreamed of a real leather ball, and at last my brother had one for his birthday. The feel of… — Alison Uttley Copy Share Image
“If you're a guy, I'm sure you already know that their most famous product is that litle plastic stariner at the bototm of urinals,… — Neal Shusterman Copy Share Image
Man's books are but man's alphabet, Beyond and on his lessons lie - The lessons of the violet, The large gold letters of the… — Joaquin Miller Copy Share Image
To pick up a cigarette wrapper or wine label or an old letter or the end of a carton is my way of dealing… — Robert Motherwell Copy Share Image
Research material can turn up anywhere - in a dusty old letter in an archive, a journal or some old photographs you find in… — Sara Sheridan Copy Share Image
“For most people, having company for more than three of four days is a serious mistake, the equivalent to sawing a large hole in… — William Maxwell Copy Share Image