Quote by Tamora Pierce

“he built his persona as a shield around his person, because he knew very well how little his person could withstand.”

— Eleanor Catton

“I was trying to be a human shield. I thought if he shouted at me and got it out of his system, he’d have…

— Sylvain Reynard

“I wanted him to take over. I wanted to follow his lead, not because I was weak, but because every good warrior used a…

— Cambria Hebert

“His arm was her shield, just as he had promised.”

— Catherine Anderson

“My face is a shield.”

— Carmilla Voiez

“Afford me a very enjoyable view of his arse, which was a particularly tight and well-rounded specimen. He might have had a rod jammed…

— Helen Harper

“He who does not walk against the arrows cannot talk about the strength of his shield!”

— Mehmet Murat ildan

“As much as I needed and wanted Liam’s touch, I pulled away to steel myself against the weakness threatening to destroy me. My walls…

— Jessie Humphries

“I wish I could punch him in his smug face and show him how undeterred I am by his exile.”

— Holly Black

“He gave her his hand, sensing the thin strong rod of obdurate competence that was the armature of her artsy Village style.”

— Michael Chabon

“You really shouldn't lean against a wall and try to look tough unless you can cross your arms. Ruins the effect.”

— Laurell K. Hamilton

“He might have perfect form and better swordsmanship, but I had one thing on my side that stacked the deck in my favor. I…

— Katherine McIntyre