Tortall Quotes

“You look as scary as a buttered muffin.”
― Tamora Pierce

“Does anyone in this land act like they're supposed to?”
― Tamora Pierce, Wild Magic

“Tortall and the Queens Riders!”
― Tamora Pierce, Emperor Mage

“A sudden thought shocked him to the bone. I could leave Carthak when I'm a master. I'd never have to think about the games again.”
― Tamora Pierce, Tempests and Slaughter

“It isn't just we humans and the big animals who have their own gods. The great things of this world--rivers, mountains, lakes, forests--have their own gods as well. The very large ones have more than one god. Old Zekoi is one, because the rivers and streams that come to him have their own gods. If you deal with one god--as you now have--you will see others. Treat them with respect if they come to you. Most will not say as much, but they are often called to battle against Uusoae, the Queen of Chaos. Our tribute, prayers, and respect give them strength to keep fighting, somehow.”
― Tamora Pierce, Tempests and Slaughter

“What do all my taxes pay for if monsters with daggers for teeth can land atop my castle and charm my little ones into giving away my shirts? Not to mention leave a stink behind them that took three rounds of scrubbing to get out of the stones!”
― Tamora Pierce, Tortall: A Spy's Guide