The more 'otter it is, the more 'otter otters likes it

A little (one) can sometimes see things in others that us older ones cannot because our judgement gets clouded. —Abbot Saxtus

Friend is a very small word, A little sound we make, For one who is true, one who will do, Great deeds for friendship's sake.

Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.

Friar Hugo, old friend, brace yourself. I am the bearer of tragic news!" Alarm spread across Hugo's pudgy features. "Tell me, Jess. What dreadful thing has happened?" Jess spoke haltingly in a broken voice. "I fear that Cluny has tore up one of your oldest and most venerable dishrags. Alas, Redwall will never see it wipe another plate.

Armel shrugged. "I suppose so, Brother, but why do creatures have to fight?" Demple picked Mudge up and placed him on his shoulder. "Because there's always good and bad in the land, and goodbeasts have to protect their friends an' families from evil ones who want nothing but to conquer an' destroy.

Sometimes, I get ideas from dreams. Often, my stories are based on adventures that I, or my friends, have actually lived.