The Farseekers Quotes

“The worst predijudice is unknowing. We think we treat others as equals, but, in our deepest heart, we regard ourselves as superior. In part, this is because we are, in ways, powerful. But that does not make the race of humans (funanga) better than that of the dog or equine.”
― Isobelle Carmody, The Farseekers

“Life has always been a matter of putting one's feet down carefully”
― Isobelle Carmody, The Farseekers

“Only humans think death is evil. But it is nature. Evil exist's only in life. There is much good and evil alloted to each life.”
― Isobelle Carmody, The Farseekers

“You are a gypsy, so you think it is only the freedom to move from place to place. Real freedom is a thing no one can take from you, because it is of the spirit. I keep it here.
He tapped his head. [ Chapter 9, page 87]”
― Isobelle Carmody, The Farseekers

“All this is wonderful...but sometimes it seems like a pleasant dream that can't last. So many have died. It's a high price we pay for our place in the world. [Chapter 27, page 308]”
― Isobelle Carmody, The Farseekers

“Have you not wondered at the coincidences and chances in your life? Have you not felt that there were great forces at work about you – forces for good and for great ill? Have you not felt the purpose in your life burning?”
― Isobelle Carmody, The Farseekers: Obernewtyn Chronicles