Keys to the Demon Prison Quotes

“Luck has a way of evaporating when you lean on it.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Making mistakes is part of learning to choose well. No way around it. Choices are thrust upon us, and we don't always get things right. Even postponing or avoiding a decision can become a choice that carries heavy consequences. Mistakes can be painful-sometimes they cause irrevocable harm-but welcome to Earth. Poor choices are part of growing up, and part of life. You will make bad choices, and you will be affected by the poor choices of others. We must rise above such things.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Some imagine the difference between heaven and hell to be a matter of geography. Not so. The difference is much more evident in the individuals who dwell there.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“For Frito-Lay!" - Newel and Doren”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“It was one thing to snuggle a little when the world seemed about to end, and quite another to explain to her parents that she wanted to date an ancient magical horse.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Hello, cell. How are you? Still dank and dirty? Me? I've taken up a new habit: talking to my cell. It's like talking to myself but slightly more pathetic.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Any simpleton can speak with confidence. Sometimes the greatest fools have the most bravado.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Causes have a way of tainting your reason until a person takes much bigger risks than sanity would otherwise allow.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“I think we should probably get Vanessa out of the Quiet Box to help us. What do you guys say?'
'Absolutely,' Newel affirmed. 'Best idea I've heard all day.'
'I'll second that,' Doren said gladly.
Seth gave the satyrs a doubtful scowl. 'Wait a minute. You guys just think she's pretty.'
'I've been around a long time,' Newel said. 'Vanessa Santoro is not jut pretty.'
'He's right,' Doren agreed. 'She's walking dynamite. My pulse is rising just talking about her.'
'She also might be a traitor,' Seth stressed.
'The lethal temptress,' Newel said with relish. 'Even better.'
'It will definitely spice up the adventure,' Doren encouraged.
'I'm obviously talking to wrong guys,' Seth sighed.
'Believe me,' Newel said cockily. 'you're talking to the right guys. We've been chasing babes since the world was flat.'
Seth rolled his eyes.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Try as we might to postpone them, days of reckoning inevitably arrive.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Please don't assault me with that meat amalgam. It would surely cause infection”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Adamant," Doren said proudly, handing over the shield. "We fished it out of the tar pit where we found the shirt of mail."

"Probably all belonged to the same careless adventurer," Newel speculated. "Too much money, not enough talent.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Agad bowed to the Fairy Queen. 'You are most wise, your majesty. Some imagine the difference between heaven and hell to be a matter of geography. Not so. The difference is much more evident in the individuals who dwell there.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“You can’t fully prepare. You do your best to acquire diverse skills. You try to learn from your successes and mistakes over the years. You try to assemble a team with varied talents and expertise. Mostly, you strive to stay calm enough to think clearly even under extreme pressure. You try to use the adrenaline for focus rather than panic. You stay on your toes, ready to improvise. And you hope for the best.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“The only furniture in the dank space was a flimsy cot. Water dripped steadily in one corner. A hole in the floor appeared to serve as a latrine. What most caught Kendra's eye were the messages scratched on the wall. She roamed the cell, reading the crudely inscribed phrases.

"Seth rules!

Welcome to Seth's House.

Seth rocks!

Seth was here. Now it's your turn.

Seth Sorenson forever.

Enjoy the food!

If you're reading this, you can read.

All roads lead to Seth.

Is it still dripping?

Seth haunts these halls.

You're in a Turkish prison!

Seth is the man!

Use the meal mats as toilet paper." And so forth.

Cold, hopeless, and alone, Kendra found herself giggling at the messages her brother had scrawled. He must have been so bored!”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Mistakes happen. Learn from the past, but concentrate on the present and the future.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Forgive my brother," Camira apologized. "We don't normally let him out of his cage when guests are present.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“We may be doomed, but why not enjoy ourselves? It will lessen the victory of our adversaries.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“You cope, but you're not alright.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“lions with the heads of men and scorpion tails.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“when the world is about to end, the only real option is to save it.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“painful—sometimes they cause irrevocable harm—but welcome to Earth.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“In matters of consequence, when have doubt and fear given the best advice? Why not heed faith, courage, duty, and honor?”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“What about all the Yahtzee we played?” “If Bubda play alone, Bubda always win.” Warren turned to Kendra and Elise. “I got seven Yahtzees once in a single game. Seven!” “He cheat,” Bubda mumbled. “For the millionth time, how was I supposed to cheat? You were right there! You watched me roll the dice!” “You cheat,” Bubda said. “Too much”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Laughing, Bracken threw his sword aside and extended a hand towards the wizard. "To me," he said...The unicorn horn lept from the wizard's hand and streaked to Bracken, who caught it effortlessly. In his grasp the horn immediately transformed into a sword...”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Mark glowered at Tux. “What have you got to say for yourself?” “Meow,” the cat replied, pronouncing the word the way a human would.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“I think they know I have the key,” Tanu said as the bulls hurtled toward him. “How heavy is it now?” Trask asked, moving farther from Tanu. “Maybe six or seven pounds.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“well be prepared.” “Prepare your mind, not your sword,” Berrigan advised. “You’re young.” Seth shrugged. “You’re skinny.” Berrigan flashed a real grin. “I like your attitude.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Your attraction to Kendra is kind of like me having a crush on a newborn infant. Perfectly natural.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison

“Maybe six or seven pounds.”
― Brandon Mull, Keys to the Demon Prison