Famous Markus Zusak Quotes

It was the beginning of the greatest Christmas ever. Little food. No presents. But there was a snowman in their basement.– Markus Zusak

If you can’t imagine it, think clumsy silence. Think bits and pieces of floating despair. And drowning in a train.– Markus Zusak

But then, is there cowardice in the acknowledgment of fear? Is there cowardice in being glad that you lived?– Markus Zusak

You can’t eat books, sweetheart.– Markus Zusak

I feel the fear, but I walk fast toward it.– Markus Zusak

For at least twenty minutes, she handed out the story.– Markus Zusak

It was one of those moments of perfect tiredness, of having conquered not only the work at hand, but the night who had blocked the way.– Markus Zusak

The city was dark except for the building lights that seemed to appear like sores – like bandaids had been ripped off to expose the city’s skin.– Markus Zusak

I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.– Markus Zusak

