Quotes by Tamora Pierce

Why does this mean so much to you, Jon?The Prince turned. Because hes my friend. Because I always know where he stands, and where I stand with him. Because I think hed die for me and--and I think Id die for him. Is that enough?

George looked at her for a long moment. Finally he replied, And why do you find it so hard to think someone might like you and want to do things for you?

Im not so fond of people myself, Evvy, but I took my vows for a reason. There are two classes of people in the world, the destroyers and the builders. I want to build, not destroy. You need to ask yourself who youre going to be.

Why do boys say someone acts like a girl as if it were an insult?

Dont call me gentleman. I work for a livin.

You ride as a man, fight as a man, and you think as a man-I think as a human being, she retorted hotly. Men dont think any differently from women- they just make more noise about being able to.

This may be my only chance to see humans before these two are made into fertilizer for Moonwinds rosebushes.

Would I serve you or (Prince) Jon stolen goods? he asked. No, dont answer me.

She rides as a man, goes unveiled as a man, fights as a man. Let her prove herself worthy as a man, worthy of her weapons and of our friendship.

Didnt they realize that the only way to change things was to act?

Tris: I was reading. Sandry: Youre always reading. The only way people can ever talk to you is to interrupt. Tris: Then maybe they shouldnt talk to me.

Daja: He and Rosethorn work together? They hate each other. Lark: I didnt say they liked it.- Daja and Lark referring to Rosethorn and Cranes cooperation on finding the cures for new diseases

Money talks and walks, but it does not bark.

I well knew the rules to follow with our training Dogs: Speak when youre spoken to. Keep out of the way. Obey all orders. Get killed on your own time.

There is power and there is power, my dear. My power can be vast, in the right places.

And now youre off to Port Caynn. Watch them sailor lads. Theyll have your skirts up and a babe in your belly afore you know what youre about.Everyone keep warning me about sailors, I complained. Why cant someone tell the sailors to stay clear of me?Granny snorted. Oh, youre the fierce one now! Just take care no one else catches you unawares and knocks you on the nob!

It isnt just children who need heros.

Dont we teach our women to view all men according to the actions of a few?

It occurred to Keth for the first time that perhaps magic wasnt simply a matter of fires, lightning, and power in the air, if spoken words could also create such a transformation.

Pounce had it easier than any of us. No one noticed a black cat in the street. He stopped here and there to sniff aught of interest. Wherever our Rat stopped, Pounce was there, close enough to see up the Rats nose. I was so proud. Now there was a proper god, making himself useful!Since my thought might be deemed blasphemy, I said silent prayers to the Goddess and to Mithros. I begged forgiveness and asked them not to misunderstand. Since I wasnt blasted where I stood, I guess they forgave me, or they hadnt heard my blasphemy.