Quotes from Erin Hunter

Clear Sky rolled his eyes as he swallowed the prey. "Why must you always be so unselfish?

His voice ached with a loneliness that contradicted his words. Sandstorm

Leafpaw, you and your sister aren't kits anymore. And you have chosen a very different path from hers, to be a medicine cat. You will always be friends, but you can't do everything together, and the sooner you both accept that, the better.

With this life, I give you courage. You will know how to use it.

Wormcat?" Shrewclaw rasped weakly. "Avenge Brackenwing for me.

You're stronger than you think

I've lost Graystripe; I don't want to leave another friend behind." Ravenpaw shook his head. "My home is here, but I'll never forget you, I promise. I'll be waiting for you always.

Rippleclaw dipped his head. "Should I carry Hailstar back to camp?" Crookedjaw shook his head. "I will." Brambleberry raised one paw to stop him. "You can't. You're hurt." "It's only a few nips." Crookedjaw was too numb to feel anything. He crouched down while Rippleclaw and Owlfur dragged the RiverClan leader onto his back, then forced his legs to straighten to begin Hailstar's final journey home. Crookedjaw

We shall miss Leopardstar. I remember her from all the way back when I was an apprentice in ThunderClan. I always respected her, and, though her loyalty to RiverClan never wavered, she was a leader who understood the importance of keeping every Clan strong. She had the heart, courage, and strength of the mighty cat she was named for.

If mercy is power, then I have never been more powerful.

fourth cat?" "The fourth must be found soon," fretted Broken

Strength, courage, compassion, hope, forgiveness, persistence, acceptance, loyalty, and love. These were gifts he carried with him now.

For the next quarter moon," Bramblestar began, "no cat is to talk to Spotfur.

She'll listen when she's ready to hear

She's truly the best friend I've ever had, and I can never repay her.

Not so fast, Tigerclaw!" Spottedleaf placed her paw over Tigerclaw's sharp talon and gently moved it away. "This apprentice needs to keep as still as possible until the cut has healed. We don't want him opening his wound by jumping about trying to please you. Leave him alone.

Spotfur lifted her head sharply and stared at the ThunderClan leader. Bristlefrost felt cold. Was this a normal way to punish Clanmates? She glanced at Graystripe. He'd know, surely. But the old warrior looked as surprised as she felt. Bramblestar's gaze moved to Lionblaze. "You are banished from the camp for a quarter moon.

Sandstorm sighed. "I was afraid you were going to say that.

I wondered about making hunting patrols bring each piece of prey back to camp as soon as they catch it, instead of bringing back a whole day's hunting in one go." "Wouldn't that make hunting harder?" Bristlefrost ventured. Bramblestar narrowed his eyes. "But I worry that, when warriors are out in the forest too long, they forget that Clan rules apply to them.

some things are worth fighting for.

What's the matter? Shadowclan attacking? Starclan walking among us?

Sit on him if you have to.

I'm glad he's not my father, she thought.

Where's all that annoying early-morning cheerfulness you're usually so full of?" "Well, maybe if you hadn't woken me up by dropping a fish on my head