John Marsden (writer) Quotes

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This is the most complicated relationship since Romeo and Juliet," she complained. "You're both hopeless. I mean, what is the big problem? You love him. He adores you. You get together and live happily ever after. Any questions? No, of course not. That'll be ten dollars, thank you.

John Marsden

A few people would suffer, but a lot of people would be better off.' 'It's just not right,' said Kevin stubbornly. 'Maybe not. But neither's your way of looking at it. There doesn't have to be a right side and a wrong side. both sides can be right, or both sides can be wrong...

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It seems like suffering's the only time we can see what's essential. If peace ever comes back I'm making a vow: I'll design myself special glasses. They'll block out whether people are fat or thin or beautiful or weird-looking, whether they have pimples or birthmarks or different coloured skin. They'll do everything suffering's done for us, but without the pain. I'm going to wear those glasses for the rest of my life.

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Sometimes I think I'd rather be frightened than bored. At least when you're frightened you know you're alive.

John Marsden

John Marsden

John Marsden

Born: September 27, 1950

Died: December 18, 2024 (aged 74)

Bio: John Marsden was an Australian writer and teacher. He wrote more than 40 books in his career including his young adult novel Tomorrow, When the War Began, which began a series of seven books. His books were translated into more than eleven languages including Norwegian, French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Polish, and Spanish.

Known for:

Tomorrow series
The Dead of the Night (1994)
So Much to Tell You (1987)
Tomorrow, When the War Began (1993)
The Third Day, the Frost (1995)

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