Tigerheart's Shadow Quotes

“We don't all dream of being a warrior. We're healers, not fighters, and we managed to live in peace before you arrived. Not every argument needs to be settled with claws.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“You listen to your belly when it’s hungry and your throat when it’s thirsty. Why not be guided by your heart when it speaks to you?”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“With this life I give you strength. Don’t let softness sway you from what must be done for your Clan.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“With this life I give you love. You have known so much, but still have much to give. Leadership without love will never be enough to draw your Clan from the shadows. Let your heart lead when your head does not know the way.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“I, Raggedstar, give you this life for loyalty.” As the tom’s nose touched his head, Tigerheart was suddenly aware of the depth of rock beneath his paws. His pads drew in its burning chill until ice seemed to freeze his bones. He twitched as Raggedstar went on. “A leader’s loyalty belongs only to his Clan. Let loyalty be your heartbeat, for when it stops, so will you.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“So with this life I give you acceptance. Accept with all your heart what you cannot change, and fear will vanish.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“With this life, I give you persistence.” A bolt of energy, as fierce as lightning, seared through Tigerheart. He stiffened against the pain, but it melted into a soft warmth through which he could feel the strong steady beat of his heart. “Don’t let failure sap your determination or rejection change your mind. A true leader tries as many times as it takes to succeed.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“With this life, I give you forgiveness.” Ice seemed to grip Tigerheart’s body, freezing him rigid until he could hardly breathe. Pain streaked through him, like stone cracking. And then suddenly it eased, and warmth bathed him once more as Yellowfang went on. “Forgiveness will give you more power than vengeance will ever bring.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“With this life I give you hope. As long as hope burns in your heart, it will burn in the hearts of your Clanmates.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“With this life I give you courage. Fear will always pull at your tail, but the courage I give you now will always draw you on.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Strength, courage, compassion, hope, forgiveness, persistence, acceptance, loyalty, and love. These were gifts he carried with him now.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“But my heart told me to stay with you.” Her gaze clouded with love. “How could I leave, after all we’ve been through?”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“some things are worth fighting for.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“If a queen started kitting every time some cat upset them, there’d be a lot of unexpected deliveries,”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

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― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“The kittypets had given up eating and watched him in awed silence, as though they were watching a squirrel chew its own leg.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“It’s getting late,” he meowed firmly. “You should go to sleep.” “But I want to hear more about badgers!” Lightkit protested.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Tigerheart.” Shadowkit clawed his way onto his father’s back. “Can you give me a bodger ride?”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“When he saw the gleam in Spire’s eyes, he realized that the skinny tom knew exactly what he was doing. With a flick of his tail, Spire lifted his head and let out a mournful yowl.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“We’re going to be warriors!”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Spire peered past him, staring directly at the dark gray tom-kit. His fur ruffled along his spine. “This one will see into the shadows.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“It’ll be easier for her to travel with the kits inside her belly than outside,” he meowed matter-of-factly.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Spire peered past him, staring directly at the dark gray tom-kit. His fur ruffled along his spine. “This one will see into the shadows.” Tigerheart tensed. “What do you mean?” Spire looked at him vacantly, then padded away.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“He could keep the love of his father or he could save his Clan. What choice was that? Was this what he’d abandoned Dovewing and his kits for?”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Tigerheart’s lungs burned. As panic lit every hair on fire, he opened his eyes. He was beside the pond once more. Darkness was creeping across the grass, swallowing the meadows around him. Gulping for air, he tried to draw in a shuddering breath. Pain clamped his chest. “I can’t breathe,” he gasped. Dovewing crouched beside him, fear sharpening her green gaze. Ant and Cinnamon stared in horror. Cloverfoot, Rippletail, and Sparrowtail watched with dark, round eyes while Berryheart tried to shield her kits. “ShadowClan.” Tigerheart felt darkness pressing at the edges of his thoughts. Rowanstar was dead. So much was left undone. “ShadowClan must survive.” He stared desperately at Rippletail. “You have to save it.” Dovewing trembled, pressing her flank against his. “Don’t die,” she whimpered. “Please don’t die.” Shadowkit buried his nose in Tigerheart’s fur. Pouncekit and Lightkit clung to his neck. “Take the kits to ThunderClan.” Tigerheart breathed the words and could not draw in air for more. I always loved you. Peace flooded him. Pain melted. Dovewing. He regretted nothing except that he would never see his kits grow into warriors. I’ll watch them from StarClan. Like a warrior releasing prey, he let go his grip and allowed darkness to swallow him.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“This one will see into the shadows.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“The black tom had had this dream before.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Without ShadowClan, there can be no ThunderClan, no WindClan, no RiverClan, no SkyClan. Five Clans or none.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“Death too quickly. Death without meaning.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow

“There may be no ShadowClan to join.”
― Erin Hunter, Tigerheart's Shadow