She's all over us like maggots on garbage, just because I interfered with one pickpocket yesterday.
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 PierceDo you know, sire, I think that if we live to tell our grandchildren about this war, they will accuse us of making it up.' -Marielle
Tamora Pierce