Daniel Handler Quotes

I never know if the person I'm shaking hands with is coming to kill me. That's something you have to live with when you cross the lines.

Aw, no one's gonna shoot at me.

We live in a world with so many dangers that we have to be careful whom we trust.

Female, I give you fair warning: you are playing with fire" - Tegan to Elise (Midnight Awakening

98% of the people in the world are harmless and wish you well, but it only takes one person who doesn't. That's what you're constantly on guard against.

I had many enemies among the Sioux; I would be running considerable risk in meeting them.

I fear, my Lords, it is too much the temper of this country to be insensible of the approach of danger, until it comes with accumulated terror upon us.

There is a risk between toxicity and hazard. Just because it is a risk doesn't mean you are in danger.

The approach of danger always lends precision to the diplomatic art.

Luca Changretta's not someone you want to be at odds with. It's a fantastic opportunity for me, and he's a fascinating character.

When people are in crisis and pose a threat to themselves or others, those closest to them are often the first to see the warning signs.

I'm scared of any fighter I've ever fought because they are some dangerous people to be dealing with.

You're asking for trouble, Hannagan," he growls. "And you would be....?" Janie asks. She giggles. "Trouble.

It's just harder out there in the world of the living, and we cannot protect you out there as easily. I wanted to keep you perfectly safe...But there is only one perfectly safe place for your kind, and you will not reach it until all your adventures are over and none of them matter any longer.

Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.

He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.

Anybody who has anybody in the armed forces, I don't care how well-trained they are, there's nothing safe about it.

The. World. Is. Not. A. Safe. Place.

And the most dangerous place on earth - Is where you’re safe.

Security will produce danger.

They both (Thalia and Hera) glared at her, and for three long seconds, Piper wasn’t sure which one of them was going to kill her first.

'Safety', the wife of Pablo said. 'There is no such thing as safety. There are so many seeking safety here now that they make a great danger. In seeking safety now you lose all.'

I've felt afraid as a reporter many times. Sometimes it's sharp, as in a bad moment, or a bad situation; other times it's general, as in a country known for kidnapping, where you can never quite relax.

Too bad you didn't just take Max up on his offer, Four. Well, too bad for you, anyway," says Eric quietly as he clicks the bullet into its chamber. My lungs burn; I haven't breathed in almost a minute. I see Tobias's hand twitch in the corner of my eye, but my hand is already on my gun. I press the barrel to Eric's forehead. His eyes widen, and his face goes slack, and for a second he looks like another sleeping Dauntless soldier. My index finger hovers over the trigger. "Get your gun away from his head," I say. "You won't shoot me," Eric replies. "Interesting theory. " I say.