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Threats are the last resort of a man with no vocabulary.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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Where everyone else sees a straight line, you see a maze, and when I'm done talking to you, the maze starts to make more sense --Reply by Dove to Aly's silent inquiry
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I believe that we haven't begun to understand the many forces that bind the physical world, any more than we understand our own minds and what they're capable of.
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When in doubt, shoot the wizard.
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Why does he speak of them that way? The crow-man wanted to know. They are humans, just like he is. I don't think he sees them as just like him. Ally explained. He is foolish then, said Nawat. There are more raka than Bronaus.
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I am not wise, but I can always learn.
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Books are still the main yardstick by which I measure true wealth.
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I believe in deeds, not words.
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You're an obnoxious canker-blossom. Go ooze somewhere else.
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Goodwin scowled at her cup. With all due respect, my lord, I hate it when you make sense.
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If you have to hit--hit low.
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Anyone who tells you they don't need to rewrite, they're usually the ones who need it worst.
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Your life might be easier if you were. A fool for love is happier than a Dog with a heart that's all leather.
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Never break a promise to an animal. They're like babies—they won't understand.
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If I were useful, you wouldn't know it was me.
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it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove
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Not all nine-fingered girls have hatchets, she said in Tradertalk. Some of us just tried to have a conversation with a snapping turtle. (Sandry to Daja, referring to her conversation with Tris.)
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I forgot my purse of laughter when I dressed this mornin', she told me. Have you not bought anythin' the last few days? Prices have gone up. Pay or starve, it's all one to me.
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