The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #3)

by Lemony Snicket

Tears are curious things, for like earthquakes or puppet shows they can occur at any time, without any warning and without any good reason.

Frustration is an interesting emotional state, because it tends to bring out the worst in whoever is frustrated.

It is very easy to say that the important thing is to try your best, but if you are in real trouble the most important thing is not trying your best, but getting to safety.