“No can always be changed to yes, but it's very hard to change yes to no.” — Tamora Pierce Change Copy Share Image
We're on a hunt, Cooper. When you're on a hunt, you do whatever it takes. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
I was nuts for stuff in the Middle Ages when I was just in the third and fourth grades. — Tamora Pierce Age Copy Share Image
Anyone who tells you they don't need to rewrite, they're usually the ones who need it worst. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Don't you ever get tired of asking questions?' 'Never. They're mother's milk to me. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
I think it's fair rude to make him a tree and not know what kind he is. — Tamora Pierce Flower Copy Share Image
Excuse me," she said politely. "But you can't have him. Not yet. He's going to come back with me. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
I imbue this place with my essence, every stone and every drop. My visit will do wonders for the flowers." Aly propped… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Tris: "I was reading." Sandry: "You're always reading. The only way people can ever talk to you is to interrupt." Tris: "Then… — Tamora Pierce People Copy Share Image
We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
A good friend will help you up when you fall. A best friend will laugh and try to trip you again. -… — Tamora Pierce Best friend Copy Share Image
There's plenty more fish in the sea than Prince Jonathan," he told her softly. "And this particular fish loves you with all… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“It was time to work on his trees, to brew medicines and weed the rooftop plants before he forgot who he really… — Tamora Pierce Gardening Copy Share Image
If you've a story, make sure it's a whole one, with details close to hand. It's the difference between a good lie… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“You ride as a man, fight as a man, and you think as a man-" "I think as a human being," she… — Tamora Pierce Gender roles Copy Share Image
“Mistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male- I hesitate to say 'man'- or find ourselves in a… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
You know something? There are sandstorms that strip man and horse and bury them — I've seen them. I saw bones piled… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Haven’t you ever noticed that people who win say it’s because the gods know they are in the right, but if they… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
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… — Tamora Pierce Briars Copy Share Image
Does your ma know you're this silly?" she demanded tartly. He nodded, comically sad. "The few gray hairs she has on her… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“It was like trying to balance on a pair of knife blades. Who had thought of this mad form of travel in… — Tamora Pierce Dangerous ideas Copy Share Image
I've written short stories in first person, but you have so much more control writing in third person. Third person, you know… — Tamora Pierce First person Copy Share Image
Face it," Gary told her kindly. "You'll never catch up. You just do as much as you can and take the punishments… — Tamora Pierce Faces Copy Share Image
“Think selfishly,' Daine said, trying to make these arrogant two-leggers see what she meant. 'You can't go on this way. Soon you… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Her free hand was clenched in a fist. I held still, waiting for her to say something, to tell me she should… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“I knew it!" he cried, jubilant. "I thought 'twas you, but there's more of you now. You should've seen the likes of… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“You are a bloody-minded savage. I hope you are kidnapped by centaurs.” — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
There is power and there is power, my dear. My power can be vast, in the right places. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“The only thing I know is that I jump when I'm told to and I have no free time.” — Tamora Pierce Free time Copy Share Image
Books are still the main yardstick by which I measure true wealth. — Tamora Pierce Book Copy Share Image
