Quote

Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.

Brian Jacques

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Brian Jacques
Age: 71 †
Born: 1939
Born: June 15
Died: 2011
Died: February 5
Writer
City of Liverpool
James Brian Jacques
Young
Sometimes
Inquisitive
Gift
Wisdom
Greater
Age
Comes
Nature

More quotes by Brian Jacques

Image
Sala-manda-stron, look out here we come, A thief a warrior and a mole. Though the quest may take its toll, We'll march until we reach our goal.
Brian Jacques
Image
Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep. It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others. —Cornflower
Brian Jacques
Image
Friend is a very small word, A little sound we make, For one who is true, one who will do, Great deeds for friendship's sake.
Brian Jacques
Image
A mouse is small and can go unnoticed: but there is no limit to what a brave heart and a fearless spirit can achieve.
Brian Jacques
Image
I am a people watcher and I have a very good memory.
Brian Jacques
Image
You will find joy, frustration and sorrow in your quest. Never forget that friendship and loyalty are more precious than riches...Happiness can be brief, but it knows no time in the land of dreams.
Brian Jacques
Image
Weapons may be carried by creatures who are evil, dishonest, violent or lazy. The true warrior is good, gentle and honest. His bravery comes from within himself he learns to conquer his own fears and misdeeds. —Matthias
Brian Jacques
Image
Knowledge is a thing that one cannot have enough of. It is the fruit of wisdom, to be eaten carefully and digested fully, unlike that lunch you are bolting down, little friend.
Brian Jacques
Image
A little (one) can sometimes see things in others that us older ones cannot because our judgement gets clouded. —Abbot Saxtus
Brian Jacques
Image
Basil Stag Hare tut-tutted severely as he remarked to Ambrose Spike, 'Tch, tch. Dreadful table manners. Just look at those three wallahs, kicking up a hullaballoo like that! Eating's a serious business.
Brian Jacques
Image
Pick-a-lock, Pick-a-lock, you'll regret the day, When you took a mouse thief and locked him away, Silly cat, look at that, it's two for one, A thief and a warrior, by dawn will be gone.
Brian Jacques
Image
I fell, you see. Trod on my abbot, Father Habit. Oh, dear! I mean.
Brian Jacques
Image
Step aside? I step aside for nobeast, whether it be a hallowed hedgehog, an officious otter, a seasoned squirrel, a mutterin' mole or a befuddled badger!
Brian Jacques
Image
There are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason.
Brian Jacques
Image
My values are not based on violence. My values are based on courage, which you see time and time again in my books. A warrior isn't somebody like Bruce Willis or Arnold Schwarzenegger. A warrior can be any age. A warrior is a person people look up to.
Brian Jacques
Image
Food to eat and games to play. Tell me why, tell me why. Serve it out and eat it up. Have a try, have a try.
Brian Jacques
Image
Throughout his life the memory of that happy day stayed locked secretly in (his) heart.
Brian Jacques
Image
I will not stand here to be insulted by you, hedgepig, Mangiz fumed. Then stand somewhere else and I'll insult you there, featherbag!!
Brian Jacques
Image
A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.
Brian Jacques
Image
Armel shrugged. I suppose so, Brother, but why do creatures have to fight? Demple picked Mudge up and placed him on his shoulder. Because there's always good and bad in the land, and goodbeasts have to protect their friends an' families from evil ones who want nothing but to conquer an' destroy.
Brian Jacques