Quotes from book

Abhorsen

“When the Dead do walk, seek water’s run,
For this the Dead will always shun.
Swift river’s best or broadest lake
To ward the Dead and haven make.
If water fails thee, fire’s thy friend;
If neither guards, it will be thy end.”

“Death and what came after death was no great mystery to Sabriel. She just wished it was.”

“Fear and realisation of ignorance, strong medicines against stupid pride.”

“The visions are fragmented and a dark cloud spreads like spilt ink across the pages of possible futures.”

“Please," said Lirael…"I think I would like to work in this Library."
"The Library," repeated Sanar, looking troubled. "That can be dangerous to a girl of fourteen. Or a woman of forty, for that matter.”

“Hear, hear," said the Dog, raising her head. "It's always better to be doing, Prince. Besides, you don't smell like a coward, so you can't be one.”