Thrice Upon a Marigold Quotes

“It probably wouldn't last. It never does. But it would come back around again. That's how life works. And that's why it's important to treasure the peaceful times-so you can persevere through the other kind.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“Just bring your wits. Sometimes that's the most effective weapon any of us has.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“Here's what I say - when you don't know or can't know the answer to a question, why not believe the answer you like best? It's as valid as any of the others - and it might be right.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“Carpe Diam forever after.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“Phoebe was thinking, Insubordinate. What a lovely word. And when was the last time she'd heard a nice-looking young man use it? Why-never, that's when. What a treat. And to have a ruler who could say conscientious and citizenry in the same sentence. Lovely.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“There are only a few things worse than having to face up to the fact that the predicaments one finds oneself in are usually the results of one's own foolish actions.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“And Phoebe and Sebastian went their separate ways, to the blacksmith shop and the library, after several backward glances that weren't coordinated enough to allow either to know that the other one was looking.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“It's a good day when you can get two birds stoned at once.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold

“But practicalities have to be tended to, even during emergencies.”
― Jean Ferris, Thrice Upon a Marigold