Edward Gorey Quotes

Man lives in a world of meaning.

Don't accept rides from strange men - and remember that all men are strange as hell.

If there's no meaning in it," said the King, "that saves a world of trouble, you know, as we needn't try to find any. And yet I don't know," he went on [...]; "I seem to see some meaning in them, after all.

People who wish to numb our caution in dealing with them by means of flattery are employing a dangerous expedient, like a sleeping draught, which, if it does not put us to sleep, keeps us all the more awake.

I've always said that people are desperate to find meaning in their lives.

Not being able to find meaning can be just as powerful as finding meaning.

Love, life, meaning...over.

Don't sleep in the subway, darling.

A story is based on what people think is important, so when we live a story, we are telling people around us what we think is important.

I have done no passably decent job in this world which did not at first seem to me useless - absurdly useless, useless to the point of nausea. My secret demon is called:;: What's the use?

He sounds exactly like Moody," said Harry quietly, tucking the letter away again inside his robes. "'Constant vigilance!' You'd think I walk around with my eyes shut, banging off the walls.

Your soul has a single basic function-the act of valuing.

If your skin is crawling, pay attention. If something doesn’t feel right, pay attention. If the hairs on the back of your neck prickle, if your gut clenches up, if a wave of wrongness washes over you, if your heart starts beating faster, pay, pay, pay attention. Do not second-guess yourself or rationalize anything that impedes your safety. Our instincts are the animal inside of our humanness, warning us of danger.

If you are out of trouble, watch for danger.

The two great words of antiquity are behold and beware. Behold the possibilities and beware the temptations.

All I can say to the others is, 'Look out, we're on our way.

That is my story, simply told. Please do not ask again. I have told you in order to issue a warning. I have been damaged. Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive.

The deepest healing is the healing of the deepest wound. The deepest wound is the frustration of the deepest need. The deepest need is the need for meaning, purpose, and hope.

My whole being was seeking for something still unknown which might confer meaning upon the banality of life.

Better try to stay wide awake, or you might end up found dead by the lake.

Most people aren't sure what's going to happen on a first date. Given that ambiguity, every woman must be totally aware at every moment that she is responsible for every choice she makes... protect yourselves. See trouble coming.

Smile pretty and watch your back

The wise duck keeps his mouth shut when he smells frogs.

I always felt it is not good if you feel like you would know how to do something. I've made mistakes of telling people: I know how to do this. And it should feel dangerous. That is the only way to stay alert, to keep the adrenaline running.

Beware of those who talk about sacrifice.