A theatre is the most important sort of house in the world, because that's where people are shown what they could be if they wanted, and what they'd like to be if they dared to and what they really are

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.

Dogs are mute and obedient, but they have watched us and know us and can smell how pitiful we are.

Most of the people are homesick anyway, and a little lonely, and they hide themselves in their hair and are turned into flowers.

Smell is important. It reminds a person of all the things he's been through; it is a sheath of memories and security.

I don't want to hear about them any more. I could vomit on the Moomintrolls.

One must use the night.