5 Best cornelia funke Quotes

“Books have a secret life which is only revealed when someone opens them.”

A general reflection on the magic and hidden depths of books, a core theme of the novel.

“Every book has a soul, the soul of the person who wrote it and the soul of all who read it and dream about it.”

Elinor, Meggie's great-aunt, expressing her deep reverence and understanding of books.

“Words are like nets – we throw them at what we want to know, but they never quite catch a thing.”

Fenoglio, the author of Inkheart, reflecting on the limitations and elusive nature of language despite its power.

“You know how it is with stories. They take hold of you. They wrap you up and you can't escape them.”

Mo explaining the immersive and captivating nature of narratives, foreshadowing how stories literally take hold of them.

“Every story has a dark side. Sometimes it's the one we don't want to look at.”

A character's observation about the inherent duality in narratives, reflecting the presence of villains and danger.