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It’s Only The Sea,’ Said Moomintroll. ‘every Wave That Dies On The Beach Sings A Little Song To A Shell. But You Mustn’t Go Inside Because It’s A Labyrinth And You May Never Come Out Again.

-Tove Jansson

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It’s Only The Sea,’ Said

Tove Jansson

It’s Only The Sea,’ Said Moomintroll. ‘every Wave That Dies On The Beach Sings A Little Song To A Shell. But You Mustn’t Go Inside Because It’s A Labyrinth And You May Never Come Out Again.

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