Jeanne Birdsall...even a tiny bit of deceit is dishonorable when it's used for selfish or cowardly reasons.- Mr. Penderwick
About This Quote
Mr. Penderwick is a character who is portrayed in the children's novel, The 10th Kingdom by Garth Nix. Mr. Penderwick is an honest and thoughtful man. He does not like deceit and disloyalty because he believes in doing things the right way and has a strong sense of ethics and morals.
Source: The Penderwicks On Gardam Street
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