There's no need to imagine that you're a wondrous beauty, because that's what you are.

- Tove Jansson

Storms probably exist only because after them we can have a sunrise.

- Tove Jansson

I love borders. August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know. Twilight is the border between day and night, …

- Tove Jansson

You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how wonderful home is.

- Tove Jansson

Maybe my passion is nothing special, but at least it's mine.

- Tove Jansson

All things are so very uncertain, and that's exactly what makes me feel reassured.

- Tove Jansson

You can't ever be really free if you admire somebody too much.

- Tove Jansson

One has to discover everything for oneself. And get over it all alone.

- Tove Jansson

A person can find anything if he takes the time, that is, if he can afford to look. And while he's looking, he's free, and he finds things he never e…

- Tove Jansson