Sometimes six and six make a dozen, and sometimes they make a mess

Why, that's like being told to go up in the hills to find lions, only you do not know whether there are any lions, but if there are, they may be hunting you, and they may be disguised as bushes. Oh, and if you find any lions, try not to let them eat you before you can tell where they are. -Elayne

You have to have talent to some extent - I certainly hope I have talent - but you have to have luck as well. Once you get that first shot, that will get you noticed for the rest of your books and that will give the rest of your books a better chance.

Care for the living. I'll weep for the dead later. - Perrin Aybara

Remember that any meal can be your last. You chose to travel with us, so tonight you will eat fish. Tomorrow, you may die.

Beauty holds more worth than gold.

Even fools say something worthwhile now and again. Even a blind pig finds an acorn sometimes.