Quotes from Brian Jacques

If y'can't see with yore own two eyes what's in front of them, then y'better off closin' 'em an' goin' t'sleep, 'tis far more restful! —Gerul

There are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason.

We could have chopped down the sycamore with this...

When the sun sets like fire, I will think of you, when the moon casts its light, I'll remember, too, if a soft rain falls gently, I'll stand in this place, recalling the last time, I saw your kind face. Good fortune go with you, to your journey's end, let the waters run calmly, for you, my dear friend.

Who knows, my friend? Maybe the sword does have some magic. Personally, I think it's the warrior who wields it.

I am a people watcher and I have a very good memory.

Each of us is born to follow a star, be it bright and shining or dark and fated. Sometimes the path of these stars will cross, bringing love or hatred. However, if you look up at the skies on a clear night, out of all the countless lights that twinkle and shine, there will come one. That star will be seen in a blaze, burning a path of light across the roof of the earth, a great comet.

You love young ones and babes, I know this. The young will always befriend and admire you...all the young ones of the earth belong to you in friendship. Be good to them. —Breeze, to Sunflash the Mace

He came with death held in his paw Which no rat born could face Oh woe to those who break the law Of Sunflash and his mace!

Sala-manda-stron, look out here we come, A thief a warrior and a mole. Though the quest may take its toll, We'll march until we reach our goal,

Sighing restlessly, the boundless sea broke huge rollers into white cream which hissed hungrily up to the tideline.

Every Betrayal begins with trust-Phish Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today-James Dean Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live-Anonymous

All work and no play makes Matthias a dull mouse.

Food to eat and games to play. Tell me why, tell me why. Serve it out and eat it up. Have a try, have a try.

Don't think about what you could have done, concentrate on what you plan to do; it is more useful.

Tell the Queen that there's been a robin red-breast hanging about Kotir grounds. It flies down low and vanishes near the floor. Cludd thinks it might be something to do with those woodlanders. Now, I'm to say nothing to Fortunata or Ashleg... 'I must tell the Queen that a robin has seen Cludd hanging about. No, that's not right. I must tellt he robin taht Cludd has been hanging the Queen.

The seer crow was outraged. Mangiz does not forget an insult, hedgepig. Ambrose smiled cheekily. Good, then here's a few more for you to remember, you pot-bellied, cross-eyed, feather-bottomed excuse for a duck.

Who says that I am dead knows nought at all. I am that is, Two mice within Redwall. The Warrior sleaps Twixt Hall and Cavern Hole I am that is, Take on my mighty role... Look for the sword In moonlight streaming forth At night, when days first hour Reflects the north From o'er the threshold Seek and you will see; I am that is, My sword shall wield for me.

Peace has gone on too long. Something inside me says that trouble such as these shores have never known is headed our way.

Scoffin' a load of our grub an' not tellin' a story? I say, what a bally swizz!

Friendship is the greatest gift one can give to another.

I say, sah! Sorry to trouble you to get off your big fat bottom and help a poor gel out! I would not have helped if you hadn't have needed it. You were doing well on your own until the vermin started trying to use trickery. Dottie bounced on her footpaws, her large ears stand up straight. I know, sah! The bally old blighters didn't know wot hit 'em! Lord Brocktree hid a smile.

Capital, cried Basil. I could eat a stag, antlers and all. I say they they do make a wonderful nosebag for us wounded heroes, y'know.

The crafty otter produced a flat pebble from his helmet, spat on one side of it, and held it up for the bird to see. 'Right, I'll spin ye. Dry side, I win, wet side, you lose. Good?' The honey buzzard nodded eagerly... Buteo's keen eyes watched every spin of the stone until it clacked down flat on the deck. Garfo grinned from ear to ear. 'Wet side! You lose!