Lioness Rampant Quotes

“Either I've turned stupid, or life's turned hard.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“You turned into a hero when I wasn't watching.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“You know something? There are sandstorms that strip man and horse and bury them — I've seen them. I saw bones piled higher than my head for the folly of a bad king and those who wanted his throne. I lived through a blizzard that froze every other living creature solid. Against those things, you're only a man. I can deal with you.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“Faithful: When will you learn to leave well enough alone?
Alanna sighed. "When I want to stop learning, I guess.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“Horses are calmer people. They also don't throw things at cats.”
― Tamora Pierce (Author), Lioness Rampant

“There are times in every rider's life when it is necessary to apologize to a horse....”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“I wouldn't call it tamed, laddy-me-love. The lady of Pirate's Swoop shouldn't be tame.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“He knows about things like betrayal, and being afraid, and the looks on people's faces when they know you did something they thought impossible”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“The gods cannot reveal all things; otherwise, where is men's right to choose their fates? Where is your right to choose?”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“The lioness is known and respected. A king who commands your loyalty is worth paying attention to.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“Dragon–man, do you bring your kitten to us for testing? You may not want the overgrown cat ... She is a champion, like you, but different. Always different.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“He chuckled, his eyes warming. 'I'll tell you someday, kitten – if you're very good.'

She blushed. A cautious thought warned, you'll be in trouble if you don't watch out!”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“Sire as token of my fealty, I gift you and your heirs with this most awesome artifact--' Jon, I do really have to say 'awesome artifact'?" Jonathan nodded, not bothering to hide his amusement. "Wonderful," Alanna muttered.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“How can I thank you for your favor?"
"Your life is my thanks. I have guided you as best I can, but the time for guidance is past. You are fully grown into all your powers, Alanna. The days to come are what you make of them. The coronation is a crossroad in Time. Bend it to your will - if you have the courage!”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“That's a pretty dress. Are you wearing it for anyone in particular?"
"Yes," she snapped. "Myself."
"Ouch. You should be nicer to your king, my Champion."
No I shouldn't," retorted Alanna. "Durke Gareth says the Champion must always be honest, even when others lack the courage.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“There are sandstorms that strip man and horse and bury them - I've seen them. I saw bones piled higher than my head for the folly of a bad king and those who wanted this throne. I lived through a blizzard that froze every other living creature solid. Against those things, you're only a man. I can deal with you.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“She knew there had to have been other times in her life when she'd failed to complete something she'd set out to do. She couldn't remember them, however, and she didn't want to. Furthermore, she did not want her search for the Dominion Jewel to become the time she would remember that she had starte something and had given it up.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“I hardly think I'll fight anyone here, unless it's you," she snapped. "Why can't I wear impractical garments every now and then?”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“Coram sank his face into his hands. "Life used to be simple," he told his palms.
Faithful jumped up to sniff at Liam's plate. Probably more boring, too.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant

“Should we call a minstrel and have him sing all the Lioness songs in his memory?” Duke Baird asked, his eyes kind. “The newest is the one in which the Lioness and the Dragon defeat whole armies of Saren mercenaries. *I* like it, although now that I see you again, I remember you aren’t ten feet tall.”
― Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant