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He's just rather more lively than most fossils.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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Novelist
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If I were useful, you wouldn't know it was me.
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Would I serve you or (Prince) Jon stolen goods? he asked. No, don't answer me.
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You're an obnoxious canker-blossom. Go ooze somewhere else.
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Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
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There is power and there is power, my dear. My power can be vast, in the right places.
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Sadly for my wedding plans, I learned that Nestor is a bardash. I envy the men who enjoy his favors. He has always treated me with friendship which I now value more than my old romantic feelings.
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When in doubt, shoot the wizard.
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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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Girl, boy or dancing bear, you're the finest page-the finest squire-to-be-at court. (Jon to Alanna)
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The first thing every mage should learn is that magic makes fools of us. Now you may call yourself a mage. You have learned the most important lesson.
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After I recovered from 'Lioness', I wanted to write something about animals because I really like mythical creatures, especially dragons. At 12, I was one of those semi-recluses who did better with animals than people. Out of that, came the character, Daine, who could communicate with animals.
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I'm not so fond of people myself, Evvy, but I took my vows for a reason. There are two classes of people in the world, the destroyers and the builders. I want to build, not destroy. You need to ask yourself who you're going to be.
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She rides as a man, goes unveiled as a man, fights as a man. Let her prove herself worthy as a man, worthy of her weapons and of our friendship.
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If I have to 'catch' a man to get a husband, I don't want one.
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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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We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day.
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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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Not one word, Kel warned. Tobe and I have reached an understanding. Neal's lips twitched. Why do I feel you did most of the understanding.
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Girls are 50% of the population. We deserve to represent 50% of the heroes.
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