Quotes by : Tove Jansson

A very long time ago, Grandmother had wanted to tell about all the things they did, but no one had bothered....

We've decided to wake a miss for you because you are nice. We want a booby as roomful as ours."Everybody....

Thingumy whispered something again. The Hemulen nodded. "It's a secret," he said. "Thingumy and Bob think....

Thingumy and Bob sighed contentedly and settled down to contemplate the precious stone. They stared in....

There are empty spaces that must be respected – those often long periods when a person can’t see....

All men have parties and are pals who never let each other down. A pal can say terrible things which....

The room had lost its morning light, the glow of expectation and potential. The daylight was now gray,....

Everyone must imagine his own snakes because no one else's snakes can ever be as awful.

I'm afraid we shall waste an awful lot of time.""Don't worry," answered Snufkin, "we shall have wonderful....

The lamp sizzled as it burned. It made everything seem close and safe, a little family circle they all....