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When in doubt, shoot the wizard.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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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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Raoul: Age and treachery! Neal: Youth and skill!
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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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Didn't they realize that the only way to change things was to act?
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Waves are the voices of tides. Tides are life, murmured Niko. They bring new food for shore creatures, and take ships out to sea. They are the ocean's pulse, and our own heartbeat.
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When it was her own doing, she was always tempted to skip a day, or just glance down, then get back to the ground. Kel had to force herself to keep her vow.
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Once she was certain, she didn't waiver. I had to make her stop for water or a bite to eat. She obeyed, but she was restless. As clear as if she spoke to me, she was saying, Very well, I know you want to keep my strength up, but scent fades, you know! And I'd say, I know, girl, buy you're what I have and I'm going to take care of you.
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You are brave, kicking a chained prisoner. They must sing heroic ballads about you on winter nights! (Alanna)
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I'm about to commence four years of obeying the cause of a bruiser on a horse. I refuse to put down what might be the last book I see for months.
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Why, I’m just as true and honest as dirt. And I’m even more charming than dirt.
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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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George looked at her for a long moment. Finally he replied, And why do you find it so hard to think someone might like you and want to do things for you?
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Briar: So I guess I was the last to know. Rosethorn: Of course you are. You're a man, aren't you?
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It's always better to attack than to defend, Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. Always. Ye don't win with defense--ye only hold the other feller off, or wear him down. Attack and have done with it!
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Why do boys say someone acts like a girl as if it were an insult?
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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.
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If we just allowed women and men more leeway in our culture and more acceptance, I think they would be able to make better compromises.
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What's dry?' 'Good question. Next question!
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I am not wise, but I can always learn.
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If Cape wasn't your last name, what was your real one? I asked, deathly curious now. Ahhhh, he complained. Pincas Huckleburr.
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