Girls are 50% of the population. We deserve to represent 50% of the heroes. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“If he were any stiffer, Alanna thought wryly, I'd paint a design on him and use him for a shield.” — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Sometimes there's nothing you can do. [...] Sometimes they don't have enough to fight with. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“I just want to be a warrior maiden and go on adventures. I don't want to fall in love,” — Tamora Pierce Adventure Copy Share Image
You're more trouble than you're worth." "I'm a girl. That's my job. — Tamora Pierce Girl 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
What if custom is wrong? demanded the part of her that believed in the code of chivalry. A knight must set things… — Tamora Pierce Chivalry Copy Share Image
I'm of the Samuel Goldwyn school of writing: If you need to send a message, call Western Union. Any messages people take… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
I forgot my purse of laughter when I dressed this mornin'," she told me. "Have you not bought anythin' the last few… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
If Cape wasn't your last name, what was your real one?" I asked, deathly curious now. "Ahhhh," he complained. "Pincas Huckleburr. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
I'm sorry," she said humbly. "I haven't wanted to lie to you." "I should hope so. You're the worst liar I've ever… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“You are a terrifying creature," the Voice told her solemnly. "You do not take your place in your father's tent, letting men… — Tamora Pierce Parenting Copy Share Image
It's always better to attack than to defend," Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. "Always. Ye… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“Lokeij whistled. “Make the king’s warriors vanish if they come. . . what a deceitful turtledove you are.” Aly smiled at the… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“Seniors get to do all the jolly things," Owen complained as they walked to archery practice that first day. Neal glared at… — Tamora Pierce Archery Copy Share Image
After I recovered from 'Lioness', I wanted to write something about animals because I really like mythical creatures, especially dragons. At 12,… — Tamora Pierce Animal Copy Share Image
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… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
He was overconfident”, she told him. “And I won so the gods must have thought I was right. Otherwise they’d have made… — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“Sarra looked at her daughter and said reproachfully, "Speaking of war, I never raised you to be always fighting and killing. That's… — Tamora Pierce Children Copy Share Image
“When in doubt," the mage Numair Salmalin had taught the pages, "Shoot the wizard.” — Tamora Pierce Humor Copy Share Image
Every now and then I like to do as I'm told, just to confuse people. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Cats aren't special advisers. They advise us all the time, whether we want them to or no. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
“He's got courage," Alex said. "Courage!" Raoul bellowed. "That coward almost kills him and--” — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Alanna: All I know is that I'm to jump when I'm told and I have no free time. — Tamora Pierce Free time Copy Share Image
Girl, boy or dancing bear, you're the finest page-the finest squire-to-be-at court." (Jon to Alanna) — Tamora Pierce Bears Copy Share Image
“Frostpine swivelled his head like an irate owl "The air is cold, wet, and moving ” — Tamora Pierce Cold Copy Share Image
“You fed it.' The badger sighed. 'Sometimes I think you'll feed anything .” — Tamora Pierce Animal Copy Share Image
Didn't they realize that the only way to change things was to act? — Tamora Pierce Change Copy Share Image
Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Lord Raoul asked me to tell you that if you get yourself killed, he will never speak to you again. — Tamora Pierce Copy Share Image
Never break a promise to an animal. They're like babies—they won't understand. — Tamora Pierce Animal Copy Share Image
He was stupid. If I killed everyone who was stupid, I wouldn't have time to sleep. — Tamora Pierce Humor Copy Share Image
My husband and I click wedding rings sometimes and say, 'By the power of the Castle of Greyskull!' — Tamora Pierce Castle Copy Share Image