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You turned into a hero when I wasn't watching.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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Yes Headwoman Azaze. But I never lie to Rosethorn. She, um, discourages it. Evvy and I have an understanding. She grabbed the teakettle and poured hot water into the mug. She tells me the truth, and I don't hang her in the first well we come to. It's a solution that works tolerably well for both of us.
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She's all over us like maggots on garbage, just because I interfered with one pickpocket yesterday.
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When in doubt, shoot the wizard.
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What's dry?' 'Good question. Next question!
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Sometimes there's nothing you can do. [...] Sometimes they don't have enough to fight with.
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Tortall and the Queens Riders!
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She would have kissed him, if she kissed stupid men.
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As I recall, this word's use means somewhere there is a tree that is now a - a two-legger. -Numair Salmalin
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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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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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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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Would I serve you or (Prince) Jon stolen goods? he asked. No, don't answer me.
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There is a saying in the Islands. Beware the women of the warrior class, for all they touch is both decorative and deadly.-Yuki
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Wenna followed us out. You've done him some good, Clary, I have to say! He's got color in his cheeks, and he's stepping along as if he was sixty again, she told Goodwin as she walked us to the gate. You'll come back? Of course, Goodwin said. But thank Cooper for his improved spirits. Once he'd insulted her a few times, he was in the
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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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Someday I must read this scholar Everyone. He seems to have written so much--all of it wrong.
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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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Alanna: All I know is that I'm to jump when I'm told and I have no free time.
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