Tamora Pierce Inspirational Quotes (131)

I love meeting fans. They're always fun, they always have good things to say, smart questions to ask, and plenty of ideas for me to explore in the future.

If arrogance were shoes, he'd never go barefoot.

If I were useful, you wouldn't know it was me.

I come from a dysfunctional family, so my views of parents and parenting used to be highly mixed.

I will tell the stork-man.

I'm sick of this. Call me what you like, say I'm without honor, I don't care. I'm not getting on any more horses to whack you people with a stick.

You know something? There are sandstorms that strip man and horse and bury them — I've seen them. I saw bones piled higher than my head for the folly of a bad king and those who wanted his throne. I lived through a blizzard that froze every other living creature solid. Against those things, you're only a man. I can deal with you.

I'm sorry, she said humbly. I haven't wanted to lie to you. I should hope so. You're the worst liar I've ever met. He thought about it for a moment, then added, - or the best. Now I'm all confused.

Do you know, sire, I think that if we live to tell our grandchildren about this war, they will accuse us of making it up.' -Marielle

Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove