I knew something was wrong when you started being so polite.
From a swift canter the powerful legs of Melynlas stretched to a gallop. The stallion's muscles heaved beneath him and Taran, sword raised, plunged into the sea of men. His head spun and he gasped as...
Don't pout that way, my child, you'll give yourself a blister.
But it's very thoughtful of you to say that. It shows a kind heart, and I think that's so much more important than being clever.
A man's life weighs more then glory, and a price paid in blood is a heavy reckoning.
A grower of turnups Or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king-Every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.
Prince of Naga-loka. I'm grateful. You're a fine fellow. He stuck out his tongue and grinned wickedly. For a royal wriggler., O flea-ridden tree-climber, Shesha replied, with a fond glint in his eyes....
There are those, he said gently, who must first learn loss, despair, and grief. Of all paths to wisdom, this is the cruelest and longest. Are you one who must follow such a way? This even I cannot kno...
My luck's no greater than yours or any man's. You need only sharpen your eyes to see your luck when it comes, and sharpen your wits to use what falls into your hands.
I know it isn't nice to vex people on purpose—it's like handing them a toad—but this is much too good to miss and I may never have another chance at it.
Don't frown so, you'll look old before your time.
Righteousness [is] always more believable when combined with dreariness.