The Bad Beginning | Quotes

The Bad Beginning Quotes

"'Goodness me no,' Justice Strauss said. 'I don't actually know him that well. He is my next-door neighbor."' Chapter 2, page 20.

"'You're right,' Klaus said. 'But it is very difficult to keep one's chin up when Count Olaf keeps shoving it down."' Chapter 3, page 32.

"'I can't really discuss it,' Justice Strauss said, 'because it's official business. But I can tell you it concerns a poisonous plant and illegal use of someone's credit card."' Chapter 3, page 35.

"'Yes,' Count Olaf said. 'They are so awful I can scarcely stand to touch them."' Chapter 4, page 48.

"'If I know you, Olaf,' said the man with the hook-hands, 'you'll find a way to get at the Baudelaire money."' Chapter 4, page 54.

"But why would making us be in The Marvelous Marriage prove we were insane?" Chapter 7, page 87.

"'Yes,' Count Olaf continued. 'It certainly is strange...
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