Tamora Pierce Quotes
From Dajuroka
The Life and Works of Tamora Pierce
Return to People Directory Return to Tamora Pierce
- Go to Tamora Pierce on ZimplyBooks - Where To Start Out Today!
Alanna
Funny. I always heard that men of Tusaine possessed some trace of honor." She glanced at the captain, who was turning beet red. "Isn't it odd how rumor lies? Source: To a Tusaine nobleman, In The Hand of the Goddess.
I think as a human being. Men don't think any differently from women--they just make more noise about being able to. Source: To the Voice of the Tribes, The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
The Voice's eyes were sharp. "He must be close to you, this-" "George Cooper," She supplies. "He's my best friend in the world, next to Prince Jonathan." "This friend goes to great risk, sending messengers south to find you." Alanna blushed. "George worries about me." She mumbled. George loves you, Faithful yowled. "Hush," she snapped, seeing the two men look at her cat. Sometimes people could understand Faithful; she didn't want this to be one of those times. She rose, nearly tripping over her burnoose. "If that's everything-" "For now," the headman nodded, barely hiding a smile behind his hand. Source: To the Voice of the Tribes, The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
"Don't die on me," She whispered when the clock struck midnight and he still had not moved. "It's only a little shoulder wound. Goddess, George- don't die on me." His eyes flickered open and he smiled. "I didn't know you cared", he whispered. "And why insult me? I won't die for a wee nick like this; I've had worse in my day." Alanna wiped her wet cheeks. "Of course I care, you unprincipled pickpocket!" she whispered. "Of course I care." Source: In the Hand of the Goddess
Afterward, Alanna got up to blow out the lamps. He watched her as she moved around the tent. "What are you grinning about?" He wanted to know as she doused the last light. She lay down and snuggled up against his shoulder, smiling contentedly. "Well, 'women of bad reputation' go without veils amoung the Bazhir," she confided. "All this time I haven't worn a veil, but it took me until tonight to get a bad reputation." Source: Jon and Alanna, The Women Who Rides Like A Man
"Alan?" Jonathan's voice was a deep rasp. Alanna went to him and took his hand. "I'm here, Highness. It's Alan." Jonathan smiled "I know you won't let me die." Source: Alanna: The First Adventure
Myles: Do you love Jon?
Alanna: Loves wonderful, but its not enough to keep us together for years of marriage. I'm not sure if I'm ready; I'm not sure if Jon's ready. I have to be sure if I want to marry King Roald's heir. Yes, I love him. That's the whole problem.
Jon (to Alanna): Hello. That's a pretty dress. Are you wearing it for anyone in particular?'
Alanna: Yes. Myself.
Jon: Ouch. You should be nicer to your king, my champion.
Alanna: No I shouldn't. Duke Gareth says a champion must always be honest. Even when others lack the courage.
Jon: Lacking the courage to speak out has never been one of your problems I admit.
- Jon (to George): Must I list what you made me learn? The reaches of men's trickery. Making even those who mistrust me follow where I lead. The extent of human greed. The things that can't be bought. The need for ruthlessness. The ability to recognize and trust loyalty.
(discussing the ceremonial bath before the ordeal)
Alanna: You just don't want Gary to see me bare.
Jon: You're right, I don't. Do you? Do you?
Coram (to Alanna): Watch your saddlebags. There are some here as would steal their own mother's teeth! George: Who, me?
- Directory - News - Books - Gaming - People - Health - History - Info Mgt - Travel - The Sciences - Society and Lifestyle - References
- The material on this page is © copyright 2006 to David Evans or is the copyright of the referenced or cited author and is not in the public domain. Information may be linked to from other sites but not reproduced in either book or web page without express permission of David Evans and Dajuroka Industries. Please notify the Webmaster of any inactive or inappropriate links as well as incorrectly referenced information from other sources. Send mail to Webmaster at dajuroka.com with questions or comments about this web site. Copyright © 2000 Dajuroka Industries; BN17215160
