“There is so much darkness in Ember, Lina. It's not just outside, it's inside us, too. Everyone has some darkness inside. It's like a hungry creature. It wants and wants and wants with a terrible power. And the more you give it, the bigger and hungrier it gets.” WantLifeGivingDarknessTerribleCreaturesBiggerHungryEmbersDarkness Inside Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus
“She realized all at once that Doon, thin, dark eyed Doon, with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket, and his good heart---- was the person she knew better than anyone now. He was her best friend. --City of Ember--” HeartPersonsDarkCitiesTerribleBrownTemperJacketsTroublesomeGood HeartEmbers Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus
“His sympathy made tears spring to Lina's eyes. Doon looked startled for a moment, and then he took a step toward her and wrapped his arms around her. He gave her a squeeze so quick and tight that it made her cough, and then it made her laugh. She realized all at once that Doon--thin, dark-eyed Doon with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket and his good heart--was the person that she knew better than anyone now. He was her best friend.” HeartPersonsMadeMomentsEyeDarkStepsLaughingTearsArmsTerribleSpringBrownTemperJacketsTroublesomeGood Heart Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus
