Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Do we say, Oh now I'm going to be nice to the weak and the small? Or do we do as we learned when we were pages?

So long as there are nobles and commoners, the wealthy and the poor, those with power will be heard, and those without ignored. That's the world.

Just because I'm no jaw clacker doesn't mean there should be a ruction put up whenever I have sommat to say.

You must tell Lady Alanna that sometime. I'd do it from a distance.

We could mate. In a year our nestlings would be large enough to mob anyone we like...Should I begin to court you? Do you like grubs or ants better?...I will be here. In case you change your mind about mating.

At last Niko dropped his hands, and opened his eyes. His perfect tree illusion solidified and settled. "Very nice," said Briar with approval. "Couldn't have done better myself" "Couldn't do it at all yourself," muttered Tris. Briar ignored her. "But you'd never find a cork oak in these parts. Too cold." Niko looked down his nose at the boy. "I beg your pardon?" Briar shrugged. "Just thought I'd mention it." Niko glared.