Skulduggery Quotes

You've got to do something!” insisted Fani. "I saw Father talking to them! He looked happy, and he never looks happy unless he's planning some skulduggery! (Murray Leinster)
So that plan worked out well.' Skulduggery, your entire plan consisted of, and I quote, "Let's get up close and then see what happens."' All the same,' he said, 'I think the whole thing worked out rather beautifully. View quote
Derek Landy
That was a good day for me," Skulduggery said. "I didn't have to hit anyone. I didn't have to shoot anyone. I just sat around and talked to my good friend and partner, Valkyrie Cain. View quote
Derek Landy
We live in a time of fear," Skulduggery said, "where we're too scared of upsetting the status quo to ask the questions we need to be asking. View quote
Derek Landy
Of course I want to kill you," said Skulduggery. "I want to kill most people. But then where would I be? In a field of dead people with no one to talk to. View quote
Derek Landy
Thank you,” Skulduggery said to her. "I fear he was about to start insulting me.” "I couldn't let that happen,” she said. "Your ego is a fragile and delicate thing.” "You see? You understand me. View quote
Derek Landy
Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different. View quote
Derek Landy
skulduggery pleasant is the best book I've ever read and has enspired myself to become an author. View quote
Derek Landy
Do you think we'll be waiting long?” Valkyrie asked, keeping her voice low. "The last time we were in this building, we accused the Grand Mage of being a traitor,” Skulduggery said. "Yes, I think we'll be waiting long. View quote
Derek Landy
We're not really intruding," he called down. "This is all a big misunderstanding." "Stop right there!" shouted one of them. Skulduggery held his hand to an ear he didn't have. "What's that?" "Stop!" "Keep going?" "STOP!" "OK, we'll keep going. View quote
Derek Landy
You need to find yourself a new hero." - Skulduggery Pleasant. (Derek Landy)
The rain battered the cottage. Valkyrie risked a look up at Skulduggery. "What is it?” she whispered. "It's a box,” he whispered back. "What kind of box?” "A wooden one.” She gave him a look. View quote
Derek Landy
I kill a sofa for you and you go and sit in a chair?” Skulduggery asked. "I don't think you appreciate the sacrifice that has been made for you. View quote
Derek Landy
Suddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into focus as what he really was – a genius, a killer, a tortured soul, and the only true dead man among them. View quote
Derek Landy
The workshop door opened and Skulduggery emerged. "Ryan," he said, "stop leaning on my car. View quote
Derek Landy
I used to be so good at that kind of thing," Skulduggery said quietly. "Well, my morale is certainly boosted," Valkyrie informed him. "Really?" "god no. That was terrible. View quote
Derek Landy
You can only anticipate what someone is going to do if you know exactly what that someone has just done.' --Skulduggery. View quote
Derek Landy
So what does that actually mean?' 'To be honest, Ghastly, I haven't a bull's notion.' 'Elder Bespoke should be addressed by his full title,' Tipstaff said. 'Of course,' Skulduggery said. 'To be honest, Your Highness, I haven't a bull's notion. View quote
Derek Landy
We're not retreating, we're advancing in reverse.' --Skulduggery Pleasant. View quote
Derek Landy
What is it?' Stephanie whispered. 'That, my dear Valkyrie, is what we call a monster.' She looked at Skulduggery. 'You don't know what it is, do you?' 'I told you what it is, it's a horrible monster. Now shut up before it comes over here and eats us. View quote
Derek Landy
Valkyrie: "You are such a moron.” Skulduggery: "Don't be jealous of my genius. (Derek Landy)
It's fairly standard. Also, I'm fourteen. Also, your beard's stupid.” "Isn't this fun?” Skulduggery said brightly. "The three of us getting along so well. View quote
Derek Landy
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. View quote
Derek Landy
Scapegrace leaped up. "I am the Killer Supreme! I make murder into an art form!” Skulduggery hit him again and Scapegrace did a little twirl before falling. View quote
Derek Landy
Both Matilda and Lavender were enthralled. It was quite clear to them that they were at this moment standing in the presence of a master. Here was somebody who had brought the art of skulduggery to the highest point of perfection, somebody, moreover, who was willing to risk life and limb in pursuit of her calling. They gazed in wonder at this goddess, and suddenly even the boil on her nose was no longer a blemish but a badge of courage. View quote
Roald Dahl