Philip Pullman quote: The Specters feast as vampires feast on blood, but the Specters’ food is attention. A conscious and informed interest in ...

The Specters feast as vampires feast on blood, but the Specters’ food is attention. A conscious and informed interest in the world. The immaturity of children is less attractive to them.

~ Philip Pullman ~

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