Libba Bray, The Diviners Quotes

There is no greater power on this earth than story.

People always fear what they don't understand, Evangeline. History proves that.

Naughty John, Naughty John, does his work with his apron on. Cuts your throat and takes your bones, sells 'em off for a coupla stones.

Careful there, Poet. I might start to believe you.

Memphis found his smile. 'You know me, sir. I don't wear worry.

. . . chasing after words like trying to grab the tails of comets.

The police have asked for my help. There's been a murder.""A murder! Oh, my. Let me just change my shoes, " Evie said excitedly. "It won't be a minute.

Beliefs converge and become something new all the time.

Could I have a Sloe Gin Fizz, without the gin?""What's the point of that, Miss?" the waiter said."Tomorrow morning, " Mabel said.