Books are still the main yardstick by which I measure true wealth.

You'll see. I'm as good as any boy. I'm better. - Kel

She has teeth like stars and hair like sheep fuzz

You get too excited over big flashes, Tunstall. Mages rely on that to make you think they have more power than you.

The tall thief rushed down the stairs and grabbed her, swinging her around as he laughed. "And I've been thinkin' you forgot me," he said, placing her on her feet once more. "Just look at you! Tan and fit and wearin' the clothes of a Bazhir-" Alanna looked up into his friendly hazel eyes and broke into tears.

Never before had she seen such creatures, though they looked much live very large, very shaggy white goats. Thin black horns punctuated the top of their long faces. You look like a collection of grandfathers, she thought, amused.

Why, I’m just as true and honest as dirt. And I’m even more charming than dirt.