Briar: "So I guess I was the last to know." Rosethorn: "Of course you are. You're a man, aren't you?
Tamora PierceI'm not so fond of people myself, Evvy, but I took my vows for a reason. There are two classes of people in the world, the destroyers and the builders. I want to build, not destroy. You need to ask yourself who you're going to be.
Tamora PierceAlan, you seem to think we won't like you unless you do things just like everyone else. Have you ever thought we might like you because you're different?
Tamora PierceOnce she was certain, she didn't waiver. I had to make her stop for water or a bite to eat. She obeyed, but she was restless. As clear as if she spoke to me, she was saying, "Very well, I know you want to keep my strength up, but scent fades, you know!" And I'd say, "I know, girl, buy you're what I have and I'm going to take care of you.
Tamora Pierce