Quotes by Derek Landy

“Peace means nothing without freedom.”

“He crouched at the care window and looked in. "What a lovely family you have. What a charming family. They're all lovely. Except for that one." His finger jabbed the glass. "That one's a bit ugly."...”

“Kindness suits you.""Really? I think I'm quite allergic to it.”

“Valkyrie patted Fletchers arm. Dont worry, she said. If the bad man comes, Ill protect you.If the bad man comes, Fletcher responded, Ill bravely give out a high-pitched scream to distract him. I ma...”

“I need a weapon, Valkyrie muttered.Youre an Elemental with a Necromancer ring, trained ina variety of martial arts by some of the best ghters in the world, Skulduggery pointed out. Im fairly certai...”

“What would killing the Elders result in?" "Panic? Fear? Three empty parking spaces in the Sanctuary?”

“The man had a smooth voice, like velvet. Im Detective Inspector Me. Unusual name, I know. My family were incredibly narcissistic. Im lucky I escaped with any degree of humility at all, to be honest...”

“Is he all scarred now?Magic gets rid of most physical scars, but I like to think I scarred him emotionally.”

“He crouched at the car window and looked in. 'What a lovely family you have. What a charming family. They're all lovely. Except for that one.' His finger jabbed the glass. 'That one's a bit ugly.”

“Oh, China. How I have missed you.''And I have missed you, Eliza. But don't worry, next time my aim will be better.”

“I'm sorry,' said the shopkeeper. 'I can't understand your ridiculous accent.''My accent?''It is quite silly.''So you can't understand me?''Not a word.''Then how did you understand that?''I didn't.'...”

“It would be fun, Skulduggery nodded. I like kicking Wreath in the face. I haven't had a chance to do it nearly as much as I'd like.”

“You accused me of murder. Do you make a habit of bringing schoolgirls into an interview room with murder suspects?' He waved his hand. 'Oh, I was only joking about that. I don't really think you mu...”

“Is that it?No. Thats a wall.It could be disguised.Youre not very good at looking for things, are you?Im good at looking for walls. Look, I found another one.”

“We can do this the easy way,' Oblivious snarled. 'Or the hard way.''What's the easy way?''You leave immediately.''And what's the hard way?''We make you leave.'Skulduggery's head tilted. 'What was t...”

“Have you killed anyone? she asked quickly.What? Did you miss what I said, about turning murder intoan art form?But you havent actually killed anyone yet, have you? I readyour file.He glowered. Tech...”

“Cheer up everyone," he said, a new brightness to his voice. "Since were all going to die horribly anyway, whats there to be worried about?”

“He took her hand in his and knelt before her. Valkyrie looked at him. He was serious. (...)'Dude, I'm sixteen.''I love you.''That doesn't make me any older. Stand up.''Not until you say yes.''You'r...”

“I love you all, even those I dont particularly like. Thats you, Beryl.”

“China is the same age as I am, and even I have to admit that she wears it better!" He laughed, then stopped and peered at her. "Because I'm a skeleton" he explained.”