"Oh, Lord! He's a weeper!" Grandad said disgustedly. "I wis… - Diana Wynne Jones

"Oh, Lord! He's a weeper!" Grandad said disgustedly. "I wish I'd known. I'd have stayed away." "A lot of Merlins have cried when they prophesied," Dad pointed out. "I know. But I don't have to like it, do I?" Grandad retorted.

Diana Wynne Jones

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Diana Wynne Jones

Diana Wynne Jones (August 16, 1934 – March 26, 2011) was an English author notable for her fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction.

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Diana Gwyneth Jones

All quotes from Diana Wynne Jones Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Diana Wynne Jones:

Terry Pratchett Harry Turtledove Lois McMaster Bujold Orson Scott Card David Sedaris

Additional quotes by Diana Wynne Jones

I never said my wishes were supposed to do anyone any good, said the genie. In fact, I swore that they would always do as much harm as possible.

Adara was impressed. "How do you know that?" "I learnt it," said Hathil. "It pays to learn things."

Pretending was like that. Things seemed to make themselves up, once you got going.

"Oh, Lord! He's a weeper!" Grandad said disgustedly. "I wish I'd known. I'd have stayed away." "A lot of Merlins have cried when they prophesied," Da… - Diana Wynne Jones

About Diana Wynne Jones

Also Known As

Enhance Your Quote Experience

Additional quotes by Diana Wynne Jones