Alan Bradley Quotes

“It was a lie and I detected it at once. As an accomplished fibber myself, I spotted the telltale signs of an untruth before they were halfway out of his mouth: the excessive detail, the offhand delivery, and the wrapping-up of it all in casual chitchat.”

“My wife and I had words - but I never got to use mine.”

“A liar deceives himself more than anyone, for he believes he can remain a person of good character when he cannot.”

“I was taught that you can’t expect to be forgiven when you continuously commit the same sin over and over again.”

“You can’t get back the time in the past. You can’t change it. You can only make sure to learn and move forward.”

“None of us deserve the good things that come our way. It's by grace, love and forgiveness that any of us experience joy.”

“Miss Gerhart, the last time I saw you, you had quite a mouthful to shout at me. You’re really quiet today. Cat got your tongue?”

“If what we are doing isn't enough for you, I need you to tell me now.”

“In that moment her heart fell out of her chest. Like the glass filled vase he had brought to her, it dropped. It was shattered into a million small pieces.”

“You look…” he shook his head looking her up and down, “You look delicious. If I don’t get you out of here, I’m going to devour you like it’s my birthday, and you’re my cake.”