Quotes from Brian Jacques

Ambrose shrugged his spikes moodily. "I don't suppose you'd like me to fetch your lunch, dinner, tea'n'supper too. Huh!" "Oh, and Ambrose, would you ask Winifred to fetch our lunch, dinner, tea and supper out here? This is going to be a long job!

with no tools?

Wanna fly. Stryk Redkite flyover mountain like sky-clouds," the big bird wailed. John folded his spectacles away. "Huh, now we must wait? Try telling her that.

It's an author's job to observe the human condition, as well as the animal condition. I can look at my little dog and think he's somebody else!

Aye, you'll get t'the bottom of things, won't ye, sir!

The hare twitched his ears confidently. "Say no more, laddie. You've come to the right stag.

Mariel of Redwall

The Father Abbot of all Redwall applied himself to a plate of summercream pudding, pretending he had not heard.

My old friend, I am not like the seasons. I cannot go on forever. It has to finish sometime. -Abbot Mortimer=

It would be a surprise manoeuvre. A handpicked squad led by him would carry out the mission. Dressed in Cluny's war helmet and armour, Redtooth would stay back in the meadow. His disguise would be sufficient to fool the defenders from the distance of the high walls.

Don't be ashamed to weep; 'tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.

Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep. It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others.

Don't be ashamed to weep; 'tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.

Any weapon is a good weapon as long as ye can use it with honor and skill.

Defend the weak, protect both young and old, never desert your friends. Give justice to all, be fearless in battle and always ready to defend the right." —The law of Badger Lords

So here is my story, may it bring Some smiles and a tear or so, It happened once upon a time, Far away, and long ago, Outside the night wind keens and wails, Come listen to me, the Teller of Tales!

You will find joy, frustration and sorrow in your quest. Never forget that friendship and loyalty are more precious than riches...Happiness can be brief, but it knows no time in the land of dreams.

Friend is a very small word, A little sound we make, For one who is true, one who will do, Great deeds for friendship's sake.

I love book signings: kids waiting in line for you to scribble on their new books, haha!

Imagination is a gift given to us from God and each one of us use it differently.

Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.

Shake paws, count your claws, You steal mine, I'll borrow yours. Watch my whiskers, check both ears. Robber foxes have no fears.

A little (one) can sometimes see things in others that us older ones cannot because our judgement gets clouded. —Abbot Saxtus

I am that is, my sword shall wield for me.