I don’t understand a thing.
Moominpappa, from the book Tales from Moominvalley
They were indescribably beautiful, and they seemed to be aware of it. They danced coquettishly, freely and openly, for themselves, for each other, for the island, for the sea – it seemed to be all the same to them.
Tove Jansson, from her book Moominpappa at Sea
Well, that really is the last word in madness.
Little My, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
The sky was blue as usual, so this time it couldn’t be the volcano.
Tove Jansson, from her book Tales from Moominvalley
He was determined to understand, to solve the mystery of the sea so that he would learn to like it and be able to keep his self-respect.
Tove Jansson, from her book Moominpappa at Sea
He thought that for once she was almost pretty.
Moomintroll, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
But one needs a change sometimes. We take everything too much for granted, including each other.
Moominmamma, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
Suddenly the Groke started to sing. Her skirts fluttered as she swayed to and fro, stamping on the sand and doing her best to show him that she was pleased to see him.
Tove Jansson, from her book Moominpappa at Sea
What are you going to do him? Hang him, boil him, or stuff him?
Little My, from the book Moominsummer Madness
I have every respect for your deductions, but you are wrong, completely and absolutely, and without any doubt.
Tove Jansson, from her book Finn Family Moomintroll
All you hoped was that I shouldn’t tell you about it. You’re awfully good at deceiving yourself!
Little My, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
I only wanted to run along the beach beside them, and laugh with them, they’re so beautiful…
Moomintroll, from the book Moominpappa at Sea