Home / Quotes / Quote by Peter Straub

Quote by Peter Straub

“Sometimes it is right to fear the dark.”

Quote by Peter Straub

Book:If You Could See Me Now

Work

If You Could See Me Now

This novel delves into the complexities of human emotions, following the journey of characters as they confront their past and grapple with the present, all while reflecting on the enduring power of memory and the desire to be seen for who they truly are. more

Author

Peter Straub is a renowned American author of horror fiction, born on March 2, 1943. His works are known for their unique atmosphere of terror and profound psychological descriptions, and are considered classics in the field of horror literature. more

You May Also Like

“Watching those guys pummel each other so no one would suspect them of being weak was too much for me. Their reputations were more important than their faces.”

Important Faces Guy Too Much Weak Reputation Suspects

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why

“Could be my soul mate / two kindred spirits / Maybe we're not / I guess we'll never / know”

Knows Two Soul Spirit My Soul Mates Soul Mate Kindred My Soul Mate Kindred Spirit

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why

“Half of them kept repeating my name, trying to get it right, while the other half laughed. But they were harmless. Fun drunks make a nice addition to any party: Not looking to fight. Not looking to score. Just looking to get drunk and laugh. I remember those guys. Like the mascots of the party. "Clay! Whatcha doon here? Bah-ha-ha-ha!”

Trying Remember Guy Fighting Names Fun Party Half Laughing Nice Drunk Score Laughed Clay Other Half Mascots

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

“We are in a period of such individualism that one no longer speaks of disciples; one speaks of thieves.”

Speak Periods Individualism Thieves Disciple

Book:Opium: The Illustrated Diary of His Cure

Source: Opium: The Illustrated Diary of His Cure

“My breathing begins to slow. The tension in my muscles starts to relax. Then, a click in the headphones. A slow breath of air. I open my eyes to bright moonlight. And Hannah, with warmth. Thank you.”

Eye Air Breaths Breathing Tension Muscles Relax Warmth Moonlight Clicks Headphones

Book:Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

Source: Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition

“It didn't occur to him that she might have chosen to remain this way. That where he saw reserve and loneliness, Cassandra saw self-preservation and the knowledge that it was safer when one had less to lose.”

Way Self Might Loses Saws Loneliness Chosen Reserves Preservation Self Preservation

Book:The Forgotten Garden: A Novel

Source: The Forgotten Garden: A Novel

“We can hear others, and we can travel with them without moving, and we can imagine them, and we are all connected one to the other by a crazy root system, like so many leaves of grass. But the game makes me wonder wheter we can really ever fully become another.”

Moving Games Wonder Imagine Crazy Roots Connected Grass Leaves Of Grass

Book:Paper Towns

Source: Paper Towns

“My skin prickled and I looked back at the ocean. None of us ask for the things we inherit; they are thrust upon us, willy-nilly. Like The Marine, I suddenly understood. Mom and I weren't trespassing. This house was ours. This view was ours. And that seemed as absurd and unreal as the stories Sailor Hat had spun for me on the ferry.”

Stories Asks House Views Mom Ocean Understood Skins Absurd Hats Marine Thrust Sailor Unreal Spun Ferry Trespassing

Author:Aimee Friedman

“Come find me," Leo put in, his gaze full of understanding. "Whenever you want. I'll be here.”

Want Understanding Find Me

Book:Ocean of Secrets

Source: Ocean of Secrets

“I couldn't think. The basics of my life seemed altered and thrown into question. After all, our families--our ancestors--are our identities. Biology is destiny. I'm not who you think I am, I had said to T.J. the last time I'd seen him. Maybe I wasn't who I'd thought I was either.”

Thinking Said Lasts Destiny Identity Our Family Thrown Biology Ancestor Last Time Altered Basics

Author:Aimee Friedman