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The Dark Is Rising
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"The Dark Is Rising" Quotes

A young boy discovers he is the last of the Old Ones and must embark on a quest to retrieve six magical signs and defeat the forces of the Dark.

Quotes

When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back; Three from the circle, three from the track.

Susan Cooper

prophecydestiny

The Walker is abroad and the land is sick with it.

Susan Cooper

evilsickness

You must find the six signs, and you must keep them safe.

Susan Cooper

prophecydestiny

When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back;

Susan Cooper

prophecy

The cold was now a living thing, a snake that coiled around the heart.

Susan Cooper

coldfear

For the Dark is rising.

Susan Cooper

foreshadowing

You can't help being afraid when you're going to do something new. It's the unknown that frightens us.

Susan Cooper

fearcourage

The Walker is abroad!

Susan Cooper

warning

Knowledge is light and ignorance is darkness.

Susan Cooper

knowledgeignorance

In every age and in every place, the deeds of men remain the same.

Susan Cooper

human nature