Knowledge, like all things, is best in moderation," intoned the Will. "Knowing everything means you don't need to think, and that is very dangerous.

When the dead do walk seek water's run, for this the Dead will always shun. Swift river's best or broadest lake to ward the dead and have and make. If water fails thee, fire's thy friend, if neither guards it will be thy end.

All of us recruits are equal in the eyes of the Army: low as you can go.

Bee stings are very educational

But think of how much worse it would be to sit here, not knowing. Until the Dead choke the Ratterlin and Hedge walks across the dry bed of the river to batter down the door.

I am Abhorsen..." He looked at the baby again and added, almost with a note of surprise, "Father of Sabriel

A year ago, I turned the final page of The Book of the Dead. I don't feel young any more.