7. 3. 12. 31. 208: Reckless disrespect of the lightless hours will not be tolerated.

— Jasper Fforde

After all, reading is arguably a far more creative and imaginative process than writing; when the reader creates emotion in their head, or the colors of the sky during the setting sun, or the smell of a warm summer's breeze on their face, they should reserve as much praise for themselves as they do for the writer - perhaps more.

— Jasper Fforde

All everything came into existence simply because it wanted to be. The big bang wasn't so much a big bang as a hasty dash toward an opportunity to trade nothingness for nothingness. The main contributory factor to the entire universe was a momentary effect in need of a cause.

— Jasper Fforde

…although her mouth uttered fond words, her eyes spoke only venom.

— Jasper Fforde

And we kissed again. It was a warm, indescribably lovely feeling. But it was more than just physical. It was a dialogue between two young people with high ideals and a Big Plan. It was about belonging, secrets, partnership, commitment.

— Jasper Fforde

Another one of your Quincy japes?

— Jasper Fforde

Anything devised by man has bureaucracy, corruption and error hardwired at inception.

— Jasper Fforde

A surfeit of information often hides an untruth,” he said, with annoying clarity.

— Jasper Fforde

Before, I suspected I might not amount to anything, and now I won't, so at least it takes away the wearisome burden of delusive hope

— Jasper Fforde

Believe me, you're going to have to do much worse than this--in the pursuit of freedom, the innocents will suffer--and at your hands.

— Jasper Fforde