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“I don't know how to be anyone but who I already am. This is how I've always been. It's not much, but I do the best I can with what I have.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“She's capable. They all are, if only one can see past the flourish above to the roots beneath.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“How did it feel? What? Stretching your wings.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“So he gave everything he had left. "I think you're lovely. All of you. And though I've lived in a world where you didn't exist for most of my life, I don't believe that's a world I can be in any longer. It started with the sun, and it was warm. And then came the sea, and it was unlike anything I'd ever seen before. It was followed by this place, this island so mysterious and wonderful. But it was you who gave me peace and joy like I've never had before. You gave me a voice and a purpose. Nothing would have changed if it hadn't been for all of you. I believe they've listened to me, but the only reason I knew what to say at all was because of what you taught me. We're not alone. We never have been. We have each other. If I were to leave again, I would wish I were here. I don't want to wish anymore. If you'll have me, I would like stay. For always.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“It's not always about creation. It's about the love and care you put into the earth. It's intent. It'll know your intentions, and, if they're good and pure, there is nothing you won't be able to do.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“I've seen the heart of all of them, and it beats tremendously despite everything they've gone through, either by your hand, or others.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“He liked museums. He tried to go to the history museum near his house at least a few times a year on the weekends. He always found something new in everything so old.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“No. There wouldn't be. Time never stopped, though it often felt elastic.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“It's not fair, the way some people can be. But as long as you remember to be just and kind like I know you are, what those people think won't matter in the long run. Hate is loud, but I think you'll learn it's because it's only a few people shouting, desperate to be heard. You might not ever be able to change their minds, but so long as you remember you're not alone, you will overcome.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“They don't see the children," she said. "Not for who they are, only for what they are capable of."
"They should be given a chance as all children should.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“Just because you have decided that all magical beings need to be tagged in the wild for tracking doesn't give you the right to question me or my legal status.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“Are you telling me how to do my job?" he asked stiffly.
"I'm asking for an ounce of compassion."
"I know compassion, Ms. Chapelwhite. It's why I do what I do."
"You really believe that, don't you?"
He looked at her sharply. "What's that supposed to mean?”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“Why have you never seen the ocean?" Phee asked as Linus stared in horror at Lucy. "It's always there. It never goes anywhere. It's too big to move." [. . .]
"I've just...I've never had time," Linus said, feeling dizzy. "I-too many responsibilities. I have an important job and-"
Theodore attacked the meat Ms. Chapelwhite had set on his plate growling low in his throat.
"Arthur says that we should always make time for the things we like," Talia said. "If we don't, we might forget how to be happy. Are you not happy, Mr. Baker?”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea

“Arthur arched an eyebrow. "Someone like me?"
"You know what I mean."
"Then why can't you say it?"
Linus's chest hitched. "A magical creature."
"Yes."
"Perhaps the rarest of them all."
"So it would seem."
"You're . . ."
"Say it. Please. Let me hear you say it. I want to hear it from you."
[...]
Linus Baker said, "You're a pheonix.”
― T.J. Klune, The House in the Cerulean Sea