Trenton Lee Stewart

Somhow those Ten Men -- at the time they were called Recruiters, of course -- discovered that Constance had been at the library. Most likely one of their informants saw her come out, because it was on that very day that the brutes showed up and threatened the librarians. Who told them nothing, incidentally.''The same thing happened in Holland,' Kate reflected. 'You'd think these guys would learn their lesson -- librarians know how to keep quiet.''It helps to ask politely,' said Mr. Benedict

Sometimes, Reynie, trouble itself is the key. - Mr. Benedict

I've only just arrived, Kate. It may surprise you to learn that you were my top priority.

Even if he did explain it, no one would believe him because no one would understand him. That's the downside to being a genius - just because you understand something doesn't mean anyone else will.

but is it not heartening to know that so many are willing to fight for the good? Think of that young librarian, Sophie, who made certain you escaped. Think of S.Q., who risked my brother__ wrath to make me more comfortable. Think of Captain Noland, and Joe Shooter, and all the others _ even strangers _ who were prepared to sacrifice their safety, perhaps even their lives, on our behalf. That__ something, is it not?

The power itself comes from the fact that you can do something and people can__ see you do it and what kind of responsibility do you have when you can do it. What kind of good things can you do or can you do good things from being invisible in this way?

The missing aren't missing, they're only departed