517 Quotes by Tamora Pierce

Most humans think the appearance of quiet is quiet. They do not see that sometimes the enemy is as quiet as the serpent. Only when it has stolen all of their eggs will they know bad walks in the quiet as well as the noisy.

Horses are calmer people. They also don't throw things at cats.

You'll see. I'm as good as any boy. I'm better. - Kel

Daja doesn't exactly need to be tested on whether she's honorable or not.

That's all this job is, Daine," she explained. "Trying to please everyone and pleasing no one. And it will only get worse, not better.

Cats aren't special advisers. They advise us all the time, whether we want them to or no.

A crow may put on human shape or crow shape, but we remain crows,” he replied firmly. “Hawks, too, are the same, whether they are born in human nests or hawk ones. The nestlings must always be protected. Since you have chosen to protect these, I and mine will protect you.

You didn't kill him. He would have killed you, but you didn't kill him." "So? He was stupid. If I killed everyone who was stupid, I wouldn't have time to sleep.

If you've a story, make sure it's a whole one, with details close to hand. It's the difference between a good lie and getting caught.