Tamora Pierce quotes - page 8

If we pick a fight, then we're just as bad as them. Combat should be used just to help people who can't defend themselves, period." "Well, if I don't fight back and they pound on me, then I'm one of the people I should be defending. (Tamora Pierce)
We'll be chopped up before you can say 'King Maggot'. View quote
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Alanna didn't approve of lying, but in a pinch a lie was sometimes better than the truth. View quote
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Moral issues rarely have yes or no answers. -Myles to Alanna when she asks about the Gift. View quote
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Excuse me," she said politely. "But you can't have him. Not yet. He's going to come back with me. View quote
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Have I mentioned that I hate it when you're right?", she asked instead. Alanna shook her head. "No, I don't believe you have. As far as I could tell, you never thought I was right. View quote
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Just because I'm no jaw clacker doesn't mean there should be a ruction put up whenever I have sommat to say. View quote
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If her rump were any stiffer, she'd break it every time she rides', I thought to Pounce. 'If she fell on the steps, they would never be able to put her together again', he replied. View quote
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He has artistry," he repeated. "Because that's what it takes to blow things up. And cook his arm. View quote
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A good friend will help you up when you fall. A best friend will laugh and try to trip you again. - I'm not sure. View quote
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Well, laddie, if you've let an old buzzard like me hurt you confidence, you couldn't have had much in the first place. (Tamora Pierce)