Quotes from Brandon Mull

You picked the right road, even though it is the most difficult. That is the essence of heroism. (p. 326)

Please don't assault me with that meat amalgam. It would surely cause infection

Seth put his ear against the door. I can't hear anything. There are probably ten of them patiently waiting on the far side, ready to pounce. Brownies are shrimps. All I'd need are some heavy boots, a pair of shin guards, and a weed whacker. The image made Kendra giggle.

I guess Smart Seth is glad, he said reluctantly. But be careful. Idiot Seth is the guy to watch out for.

It's easy to make up weird stuff. It gets trickier when you want the weird stuff to be interesting and make sense.

A gunshot rang out, blasting a hole in the door. A crossbow quarrel zinged through the hole and stuck quivering into the opposite wall. Seth heard the rocking horse clattering down the staircase, the twang of bowstrings, and the overlapping beat of several other projectiles thudding against the door. That was awesome, Seth told Kendra. You're psychotic, Kendra replied.

A hero sacrifices for the greater good. A hero is true to his or her conscience. In short, heroism means doing the right thing regardless of the consequences. Although any person could fit that description, very few do. Choose this day to be one of them.

Jason glanced at the creature. It remained the same distance away as before, still as a statue. What do you want? Jason asked. No answer. Are you the thing that followed Tark? You should keep following him. He's the real mastermind. Shoo. Go hide. No response. Okay, how about you stand guard while I sleep. Keep the giants away. Sound good? All in favor, hold perfectly still. Fine, I guess we have a deal.

Might not hurt you to pick up a book, just as an experiment. Whatever. I looked up the definition for 'nerd' in the dictionary. Know what it said? I bet you'll tell me. 'If you're reading this, you are one.' You're a riot.

You're free to dream however you wish," Nollin teased. "But don't ask the rest of us to share your unrealistic—" "Then don't ask us to share your weakness!" Jason interrupted.

What has three heads, six arms, and half a brain? Three asked. One and Two answered in unison. Nate Sutter.

Fantasy leaves imaginations larger than it finds them.

Adamant, Doren said proudly, handing over the shield. We fished it out of the tar pit where we found the shirt of mail. Probably all belonged to the same careless adventurer, Newel speculated. Too much money, not enough talent.

I'm the worst kind of criminal. And what kind is that? The kind that got caught.

An occasional foray into negative emotions makes feeling normal that much sweeter.

Whatever you do, Seth said around a chewy mouthful, try not to leave me down here too long. You can only play a certain amount of Yahtzee games in a row before you become a lunatic. I'll keep that in mind.

Drake. He liked dangerous pies. Why did he join you? Who would eat pie that could take over your life? Why risk it? Focus. Why did he join you? Say no to death pies. Another good motto. I'm getting a headache. p. 432

We must set aside our wishes and give heed to reality. Nobody can accept the truth while hiding from it. When a decision matters, we have to stare at the truth unflinchingly. Only then can we find peace in our choices.

When a government becomes unjust, honor is often found among the lawless.

Yes, we have different viewpoints represented among us, she continued. Yes, we have a displacer in our number, and a half giant, and a seedman who publicly disgraced us. She's talking about you, Drake muttered to Nollin, loud enough to draw a laugh. No, Drake, I'm talking about you, Farfalee corrected.

Agad bowed to the Fairy Queen. 'You are most wise, your majesty. Some imagine the difference between heaven and hell to be a matter of geography. Not so. The difference is much more evident in the individuals who dwell there.

In his writings, Patton was shameless about his ambition to woo Lena to be his bride. He detailed the gradual progress he made, playing music for her on his violin, writing her poems, beguiling her with stories, engaging her in conversation. It was clear that he obsessed over her. He knew what he wanted and never relented until she was his.

Fablehaven's awesome!!so is the candy shop war!

She (Rachel) pulled away and looked into his eyes. Don't give up. There goes my plan. I'm serious. Even if things look bad, find a way to win. Find it. You too, Jason urged. Within reason. Don't try some huge Edomic command and blow yourself to pieces. There goes my plan. You stole my line.