Quotes About Adventure

I just sort of slid into it, like you'd go for a walk in the woods and fall into a crevasse and wind up in a cave full of rubies and emeralds.

But we survived, didn't we? That makes it an adventure. If you get killed it's a tragedy.

Sam picked up his pack, but before he could put it on, Mogget leaped onto it and slid under the top flap. All that could be seen of him were his green eyes and one white-furred ear. Remember I advised against this way, he instructed. Wake me when whatever terrible thing is a about to happen happens, or if it appears I might get wet.

You are an adventurer! exclaimed Sylvie. She tore herself away from the window and handed the glasses back to her. But I suppose that could work. Only, what will happen afterwards? 'I was planning to worry about afterwards when there is an afterwards, replied Leaf. And I'm not an adventurer. At least not by choice. I've done that once and learned my lesson. No more adventures without knowing what I'm getting into. They wouldn't be adventures, then, said Sylvie.

There were also very special or dangerous items that had to be fetched in person, or even by large parties of armed librarians.

Fantasy writers, they're the bane of our existence!

There was John Masefield's The Box of Delights; and the C. S. Lewis Narnia books; and Patricia Lynch's The Turf-Cutter's Donkey; The Winter of Enchantment by Victoria Walker; Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken; several of Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels, including Susan's favorite, The Silver Branch; Power of Three by Diana Wynne Jones; The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner; Five Children and It by E. Nesbit; and many others.

too many fantasy novels

If I'm not back by nightfall, come and take a very careful look, said Anya. But I don't expect to need rescuing. I'm not that kind of princess. What kind of princess are you? Not the kind that needs rescuing, said Anya firmly.

She looked competent, professional, a traveller who could look after herself. At the same time, she looked less like someone called Sabriel and more like the Abhorsen, capital letter and all.

Ever thought of becoming a wizard?' - The Good Wizard 'Not before now,' said Anya. 'I've always wanted to be a sorcerer...' Her voice trailed off as the Good Wizard raised her eyebrows. 'But not so much anymore,' continued Anya.

They passed it late in the afternoon, their single sail stretched to bursting, clinker-built hull heeling well over, bow slicing up a column of spray that salted mouths, eyes and bodies.

We're really going to ride rhinos?" asked Conor excitedly.

I don't have a lot of valuables on me at the moment though... and I need the ones I have for my Quest. Could you perhaps agree to rob me later? - Anya

Will you turn me back to myself, please, Frogkisser?

I could go into Death?' asked Clariel. 'Anyone can go into Death,' said Mogget, with a smirk. 'Coming back again is the difficult part.

Keys to the Kingdom Mister Monday Garth Nix BOOK ONE

Pause friend, be smelled and enter!...

Life ain't always beautiful, but it is a beautiful ride

exploring new worlds, but I feel secure in the warmth of their love.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. —Matthew 14:29

When you go to unfamiliar places, you will discover opportunities to share love you never knew you had to give. — Alyssa Santos —

It's not the solution, Mr. Canton. It's the path to the solution that's fascinating.

There's no pleasure in getting to be an old coot unless you have some fun along the way.