Or just somebody else who’ll be so kind as to eat her? Excuse me! Was that rude of me?
The Muddler, from the book The Exploits of Moominpappa
You’ll have to blow your noses in your petticoats. Or whatever you’ve got.
Snufkin, from the book Moominsummer Madness
It’s called skiing. It makes you rush ahead fast, like lightning, in a cloud of whirling snow, and you’ve got to look sharp, or else.
Moomintroll, from the book Moominland Midwinter
One has to discover everything for oneself. And get over it all alone.
Too-ticky, from the book Moominland Midwinter
One shouldn’t kiss when people are looking.
Snork, from the book Finn Family Moomintroll
Don’t you think it’s just a teeny bit dangerous?
Moomintroll, from the book Moominsummer Madness
What’s a telegraph office? Can you eat it?
Tove Jansson, from her book The Exploits of Moominpappa
Didn’t you understand that I was melancholy?
Moomintroll, from the book Moominland Midwinter
Not before the eyes of a Moomin! I’m going to save him!
Moominpappa, from the book The Exploits of Moominpappa
It’s all right now, my dear. You see, I shall always know you whatever happens.
Moominmamma, from the book Finn Family Moomintroll
D’you know, I was born in a clam and wasn’t bigger than a waterflea when mother found me in her aquarium!
Mymble, from the book The Exploits of Moominpappa
Little dear, by all means do exactly as you like!
Tove Jansson, from her book Tales from Moominvalley