Melina Marchetta quotes - page 5

Girls under the age of fourteen are the most frightening creatures I have ever come across. (Melina Marchetta)
His voice is deep and gravelly. I once heard one of the girls say that he had the voice of a sex god, but because I've never really heard what a sex god sounds like, I can't verify that. View quote
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In a kinder world," he whispered, "one I promise you I've seen, men and women flirt and dance and love with only the fear of what it would mean without the other in their lives. View quote
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She asked me what type of contraceptive I use. Underwear. Keeping it on prevents pregnancy. View quote
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Because people with that much spirit frighten the hell out of me. They make me want to be a better person when I know it's not possible. View quote
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Balthazar pledged to die defending his royal house of Lumuatere. Finnikin swore to be their protector and guide for as long as he lived. Lucian vowed he would be the light whom they traveled toward in times of need. View quote
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He bursts out laughing. It's short, as if he regretted allowing me to make him laugh, but the satisfaction's already mine. View quote
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Land?' Froi whispered. 'You're giving them land? I'm not worth the valley.' 'You're worth a kingdom,' Finnikin said, turning back to the crowd. View quote
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You don't die. You just... get really angry and then after you're angry you hurt a lot and then the best thing is that one day you remember something she said or did and you laugh instead of crying. View quote
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Then I choose to drown. In hope. Rather than float into nothing. View quote
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Because being so dependent on people scares me. (Melina Marchetta)
She's tired and leans her head on his shoulder, which is the resting place for all their heads, but when Justine and Siobhan and Francesca use his body so shamelessly he doesn't feel the need to turn his head and press his mouth against their hair. View quote
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No stories or explanations,' Finnikin had once told him. 'When it comes to women, straight into an apology and you will find the rest of your life bearable. View quote
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We were playing Rock, Paper, Scissors," she told him once. "I was paper and she was rock so I lived and she died. View quote
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Taylor Markham," said Raffaela, "I'm going to say a prayer for you." And although I wanted to mock her and explain I didn't believe in anything or anyone, I realised that no one had ever prayed for me before. So I let her. View quote
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Don't ever ask me again if I hate living anywhere with you and Jasmina. This Rock reminds me of the boy I was and being with you in the palace reminds me of the man I want to be.' 'Not just any man,' she whispered. 'A King. Mine. View quote
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I wish everyone would stop crying, Tom. Uncle Joe would be so angry about it." But she's crying herself now. "He'd be so angry at us, Tom, for crying so much when all he did was laugh. View quote
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Sometimes... sometimes keeping alive is too tiring," she whispered, wringing her hands. Before he knew what he was doing, he pressed his lips against her brow. "Don't ever say that. Ever. View quote
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Quintana of Charyn's body was a map of hatred. View quote
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And it was this image that was stamped on the hearts and minds of all who were present that day. Of Froi of the Exiles holding the future of Lumatere in his hands. View quote
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According to Dickens, the first rule of human nature is self-preservation and when I forgive him for writing a character as pathetic as Oliver Twist, I'll thank him for the advice. (Melina Marchetta)
Lucian was beginning to get used to hearing her small observations at night. More than anything, he realized he liked her voice in the dark. It made him feel less lonely. View quote
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I need voices of reason and of hysteria and of empathy. I need to have an Alanis moment. I need advice from Elizabeth Bennett. I need Tim Tams and comfort food. View quote
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I do not believe that the desires of young boys cause catastrophic events. The actions of humans do. View quote
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Great to know that I'm in love with a girl with a cool name." "It's Taylor's middle name. View quote
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