320 Quotes by Shannon Hale

The point of education is to learn other ways too. Don’t just assume that all you know is right. Learn more and then chose.

I wasn’t aware until this precise and awkward moment that when startled in a strange place, my instincts would have me pretend to be a ninja.

I, Geric-Sinath of Gerhard, declare that you’re beautiful and you’re perfect and I’ll slay any man who tries to take you from my side. Goose girl, may I kiss you?

She was born Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, and she did not open her eyes for three days.

Duty doesn’t always fit comfortably.

No use leaning on someone else’s story all your life.

She spoke quickly, her tongue feeling like a hummingbird’s wing; she was so afraid of boring him if she took too long.

For one thing, everyone there is so clever. Do they think me dull? Perhaps I should assure them that our goats enjoyed listening to me for hours on end. I am certain their bleats meant “Do go on, Miri, darling. You are immensely entertaining.” Your immensely entertaining sister, Miri.

I wish stories were kinder to their characters,” Maddie said. “But I guess trouble is more interesting to read about.