A person can find anything if he takes the time, that is, if he can afford to look. And while he's looking, he's free, and he finds things he never expected.

It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die. It's as simple as that.

One summer morning at sunrise a long time ago I met a little girl with a book under her arm. I asked her why she was out so early and she answered that there were too many books and far too little time. And there she was absolutely right.

I need to write down my observations. Even the tiniest ones; they're the most important.

One must use the night.

I love borders. August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know.

Everything's much too big here,' thought Moominmamma. 'Or perhaps I'm too small.