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Tales from Outer Suburbia
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"Tales from Outer Suburbia" Quotes

A collection of whimsical and thought-provoking stories that explore the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary.

Quotes

Believing in a world that can't be seen is hard, but it's not impossible.

Shaun Tan

beliefimagination

There's something strange about the way people behave when they believe they're alone.

Shaun Tan

human behavior

Sometimes the day begins with nothing to look forward to.

Shaun Tan

hopelessness

It's strange how one person can make you feel so small, and another can make you feel so big.

Shaun Tan

impact of others

Memories need to be shared.

Shaun Tan

memory

Some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.

Shaun Tan

uncertaintyadaptation

Sometimes you can do something extraordinary for someone, just by being there.

Shaun Tan

kindness

What we see depends mainly on what we look for.

Shaun Tan

perception

Even though you can't see them, they're always there.

Shaun Tan

invisible presence

Sometimes all you need is a little imagination and a lot of courage.

Shaun Tan

imaginationcourage