Tamora Pierce Quotes: 11

• Every now and then I like to do as I'm told, just to confuse people.

  Melting Stones

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

  Lady Knight

• You didn't kill him. He would have killed you, but you didn't kill him." "So? He was stupid. If I killed everyone who was stupid, I wouldn't have time to sleep.

  In the Hand of the Goddess

• Someday I must read this scholar Everyone. He seems to have written so much--all of it wrong.

  Emperor Mage

• You look as scary as a buttered muffin.

• Do you know, sire, I think that if we live to tell our grandchildren about this war, they will accuse us of making it up.' -Marielle

  The Realms of the Gods

• 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.

  Melting Stones

• As long as there's life, there's hope.

• 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.

• If I have to 'catch' a man to get a husband, I don't want one.

  Shatterglass

• No more is your master a god, Nobility, but he wants offerings from all. When Black God claims us, who will be punished for giving worship and power to a false god? The prince? Or Banjiku?

  Emperor Mage