Quotes from Brandon Mull

In some ways, it's easier to recognize your power when you're calm and untroubled than when you're distressed. Search out your talent in quiet moments. Don't push too hard. You've done it once. You can do it again.

A common enemy is not necessarily a reliable basis for friendship.

I'd rather die liking myself than hating myself.

Want to know the quikest way to deafen people? Tell them the truth. - Prescia

Rotten apples stay spoiled, Nedwin said. Copernum and his allies will hang themselves with future crimes.

Is this the seedman Jasher? The commander indicated the charred remains. It's his identical twin. We know he traveled with you until recently. Where is his amar? I ate it. This is a foolish time for flippancy. I panicked. It tasted horrible. Do you have any mouthwash?

Each human being has significant potential for light and darkness," Grandpa continued. "Over a lifetime, we get a lot of practice leaning toward one or the other. Having made different choices, a renowned hero could have been a wretched villain.

Sometimes powerful magic is accomplished by simple means.

You've pulled off some shocking upsets in the past, but only a fool would bet on you this time. So I will.

You were a friend at my lowest point...That's a true friend. I'll always be yours.

He was being really cute and funny. Then he moved in close. I was terrified - I mean, I hardly know him, but it was also sort of exciting. Until we actually kissed. Kendra, he had dog breath.

Disliking someone is almost as big a commitment as loving someone, and it carries none of the benefits.

My father once admonished me to master the laws that govern fine writing until I could weave my words into worlds. If ever I accomplish that feat, I will sign my name to the tale.

If a starving bear ate my family, even though he may have had no wicked intentions, even though he was just being a bear, his nature has made him a menace

I am custodian of the knowledge hoarded here.

The bear would have to be stopped," Grandma agreed. "Stan is just making the distinction that you wouldn't blame the bear the same way you would blame a responsible person.

Any of the nearby volumes might hold information about hippopotamus portals or contain hints about how he might get home.

Remember, if something goes wrong, if you need anything at all, you're absolutely on your own.

Only two towers remained standing, one of which was so crooked and damaged it looked ready to topple at a cough from a butterfly.

I'm not trying to do any good! I know I can't solve the problem right now! But I do have feelings! And none of this is fun!

Mistakes happen. Learn from the past, but concentrate on the present and the future.

You have some serious psychological issues. Does that mean I'm logical to psychos? Probably. At least somebody gets me.

Rachel showed Ulani how to work the camera. Jason explained that the device would capture and preserve the image, along with their souls.

cleansing. An occasional foray into negative emotions makes feeling normal that much sweeter." "He's right, I feel great