There's plenty more fish in the sea than Prince Jonathan," he told her softly. "And this particular fish loves you with all his crooked heart." -George to Alanna
Tamora PierceMithros's spear, Kel!" he exclaimed. "When did you turn into a real girl?" "You said she was a girl already," muttered one of his cousins... "But not a girl-girl, with a chest and all!" protested Owen. ..."I've been a girl for a while, Owen," Kel informed him. "I never realized," her too outspoken friend replied. "It's not like you've got melons or anything, they're just noticeable.
Tamora PierceWhat happens to each of my female heroes, certainly, is they find something bigger than themselves that they are honored to serve. It's not giving up your family.
Tamora PierceNo one expects a woman busy at her sewing to pay attention to whatโs being said around her. Nevermind if a manโs mother and sister showerd them they heard everything while they stictched, heโll still think a woman who plies her needles saves all her brains for the work. Youโre a far better spy hemming sheets than if you clank with daggers.
Tamora Pierce