It is harsh enough for each man to bear his own wound. But he who leads bears the wounds of all who follow him.

The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time.

My family pleaded with me to forget literature and do something sensible, such as find some sort of useful work.

Do you not believe that animals know grief and fear and pain? The world of men is not an easy one for them.

I intend to follow the path of virtue. It will not be overcrowded.

For Wayfarers still journeying, for Wanderers at rest.

I saw myself. . . in the time I watched, I saw strength and frailty, pride and vanity, courage and fear. Of wisdom, a little. Of folly much. Of intentions many good ones; but many more left undone. On this alas, I saw myself a man like any other. But this too I saw . . . Alike as men may seem, each is different as flakes of snow, no two the same.You told me you had no need to seek the Mirror, knowing you were Annlaw Clay-Shaper. Now I know who I am: myself and none other. I am Taran.