All things are so very uncertain, and that's exactly what makes me feel reassured.

It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive. It has come to a standstill; nothing withers, and fall is not ready to begin. There are no stars yet, just darkness.

For a while she considered being ill, but she changed her mind.

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

Lie on the bridge and watch the water flowing past. Or run, or wade through the swamp in your red boots. Or roll yourself up and listen to the rain falling on the roof. It's very easy to enjoy yourself.

It’s only the sea,’ said Moomintroll. ‘Every wave that dies on the beach sings a little song to a shell. But you mustn’t go inside because it’s a labyrinth and you may never come out again.

Someone who eats pancakes and jam can't be so awfully dangerous. You can talk to him.