Never break a promise to an animal. They're like babies—they won't understand.

Don't let him upset you," Niko told the four softly. "He's old and he's frightened." "You're as old as him, and you aren't scared of us," Briar pointed out. Niko glared at him. "Thank you so much," he retorted waspishly.

Moral issues rarely have yes or no answers. -Myles to Alanna when she asks about the Gift

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

Men broke into their homes, killed their families, threatened you--and you won't let them do anything for fear you'll be hurt. That's selfish. How would you like it if I took your bow and said I cared too much about you to let you fight?

A bully fights people littler and weaker than he is because he thinks it's fun.

Shouldn't you know what love's like, before you begin renouncin' it" George Cooper