All nice things are good for you.
Moominmamma, from the book The Exploits of Moominpappa
I love making journeys! There are hardly any unnecessary things, I think. Only eating porridge, and washing…
Moomintroll, from the book Comet in Moominland
I had now found my first friend, and so my life was truly begun.
Moominpappa, from the book The Exploits of Moominpappa
Believe me: there’s nothing more dangerous in life than to become an indoor sitter.
Tove Jansson, from her book Moominland Midwinter
I would save your life eight times a day if only I could.
Snorkmaiden, from the book Comet in Moominland
Isn’t life exciting! Everything can change all of a sudden, and for no reason at all!
Moomintroll, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
That’s where we’re going to live and lead a wonderful life, full of troubles…
Moominmamma, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
Perhaps it’s something that bites!
Sniff, from the book Comet in Moominland
Just think, being able to hear all the mysterious sounds of the night from inside a real tent! I’m sure you’ve got something for a stiff neck, haven’t you?
The Hemulen, from the book Moominvalley in November
The main thing in life is to know your own mind.
Snufkin, from the book Moominsummer Madness
Repeat after me, “may the ground swallow me up, may old hags rattle my dry bones, and may I never more eat ice cream if I don’t guard this secret with my life.” Go on now.
Moomintroll, from the book Comet in Moominland
How orderly life can be. But all these exciting and wonderful events have made me just a little tired. I think I’ll retire now.
Moominmamma, from the book Moominsummer Madness