Good gracious me! Have you got a cave all of your own?
Moominmamma, from the book Comet in Moominland
These are for you, so that you can decorate yourself all over the place, and be the most beautiful Snorkmaiden in the world.
Moomintroll, from the book Comet in Moominland
I’m longing to get away from this stony country. Even a poet can have enough sometimes.
Snufkin, from the book Comet in Moominland
True, I intended to punish the sun by staying at home until he comes back. But this is important.
Moomintroll, from the book Moominland Midwinter
I can’t make you out, I thought you didn’t like girls.
Sniff, from the book Comet in Moominland
How nice to be on your own for a bit and do what you like.
Moominmamma, from the book Moominland Midwinter
The world is full of great and wonderful things for those who are ready for them.
Moominpappa, from the book Moominpappa at Sea
One should have respect for one’s tail.
Moomintroll, from the book Comet in Moominland
What’s so nice about you, is that you are so little. You must be terribly clever because you don’t say anything. It makes me want to talk about my boat.
The Hemulen, from the book Moominvalley in November
She’s the silliest, nastiest, badly-broughtuppest child I’ve ever seen, with or without a head.
Moominpappa, from the book Tales from Moominvalley
Well, strike me pink! There are curly flourishes everywhere!
Moomintroll, from the book Comet in Moominland
I like you, I don’t want to make you feel unhappy.
Mymble, from the book Moominvalley in November