Here, There Be Dragons Quotes

“Our weaknesses are always evident, both to ourselves and others. But our strengths are hidden until we choose to reveal them--and that is when we are truly tested. When all that we have within is exposed, and we may no longer blame our inadequacies for our failure, but must instead depend upon our strengths to succeed ... that is when the measure of a man is taken, my boy.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Simple,' Tummeler replied.' Blueberries is one of the great forces o'good in the world.'

How do you figure that?' said Charles.

Well,' said Tummeler, 'have you ever seen a troll, or a Wendigo, or,' he shuddered, 'a Shadow-Born ever eating a blueberry pie?'

No,' Charles admitted.

There y'go,' said Tummeler. It's cause they can't stand the goodness in it.'

Can't argue with you there,' said Charles.

Foods is good and evil, just like people, or badgers, or even scowlers.'

Evil food?' said Charles.

Parsnips,' said Tummeler, 'Them's as evil as they come.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Power, true power, comes from the belief in true things, and the willingness to stand behind that belief, even if the universe itself conspires to thwart your plans. Chaos may settle; flames may die;
worlds may rise and fall. But true things will remain so, and will never fail to guide you to your goals.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“I think that nonexistent mythological creature just broke some of your toes," Jack said.
Oh, shut up," said Charles”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the World, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather and hide. It is the World, and it is yours to save or lose.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Astraeus,' Aven called out. 'God of the four winds and friend to sailors. Say a little prayer when you look at him, so he will give us what we need to keep our course.'

A little prayer?' said Jack. 'To a constellation?'

To what it represents,' said Aven.

But I don't believe in what it represents,' said Jack.

Prayers aren't for the deity,' said Aven. 'They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe.'

Can't you do that without praying to a dead Greek god?'

Sure,' said Aven. 'But how often would anyone do that, if not in prayer?”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Prayers aren't for the deity...They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Kind of bloodthirsty, don't you think, Charles?" said John.

"I'm an editor," said Charles. "I have to make decisions like that all the time.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“That's the thing about time travel — you're always moving forward, even when you go back.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“It's Elvish," Tummeler repeated. "It says, basically, 'Declare allegiance, and be welcomed."
"Well, doesn't it perhaps mean that the magic word that opens the door is 'allegiance'?" Said Jack. "In Elvish?"
"That's a stupid idea," said John. "Then anyone who spoke Elvish could get in.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“sometimes, it is not about guarding something of value that is important, but rather, being a valuable guard, so that when that thing comes along that needs guarding, there is no question.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it... but those who remember the future can plan ahead for the weather.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“My name is Samaranth,” said the great red beast, “and all those you see around you declined my invitation, opting instead to help themselves to the treasure. So, Sons of Adam, choose. Will you drink with me, or do you want to plunder, and die?”

“Are you serious?” said Jack. “Tea or death? Of course we’ll take the tea.” The others all nodded in enthusiastic agreement. “What kind of fool would choose death?”

“Bet they wuz Cambridge scowlers, eh, master Charles?” said Tummeler with a wink.

"Undoubtedly," said Charles.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Useless as a buck centaur in a dairy, that one.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Haosul poate fi ordonat, flăcările pot fi stinse, imperiile se pot ridica și destrăma. Lucrurile adevărate vor rămâne mereu și te vor îndruma întotdeauna să-ți atingi țelurile.„”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Aceia care uită trecutul sunt blestemați să-l repete, dar cei care-și amintesc viitorul pot să se pregătească pentru orice.„”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons

“Un om trebuie judecat atunci când a dat din el tot ceea ce era de dat, când nu mai poate să-și pună eșecurile pe seama defectelor și când se bazează pe propria putere pentru a izbândi.”
― James A. Owen, Here, There Be Dragons