Quotes from Gerald Morris

For appearances. Now there's a lovely thing to die for.

The woman looked at Gawain silently for a moment, then nodded. "The greatest adventures begin simply," she said.

But you, Lynet, you deserve something better." Lynet leaned forward, looking into Gaheris's eyes. "I've found something better," she murmured, and then she kissed him.

No, you idiot. I love you. Shall I kiss you again to prove it?" Gaheris nodded, and for the next few minutes there was no more talking.

Yes, Father. They have the bravest hearts, the noblest souls, and the shiniest armor in all the world." "Shiniest armor?" repeated King Ban.

I should show you to Robin," Terence murmured. Then he closed his eyes.

No one would speak, so Terence took a deep breath, let it out slowly, and said, "My liege?" "Yes, Terence?" "Twenty years ago I decided I would die for you. I may not be able to do that tomorrow, but if I can't, I can at least die beside you.

And her laughter was like the wind, the water, and a thousand songbirds singing together.

Lyonesse stared wide-eyed at Lynet's hand and swallowed hard. Lynet realized that she was still holding the carving knife and had been pointing it at Lyonesse's breast. She laid the knife down slowly and gathered a few plates of food. "I'll take the rest of my dinner in my room, I think," she said.

Answer me this: is it worse to end a stupid task falsely or to continue a stupid task honestly?

Ay, you've already seen that you and your master aren't quite at home in this world, at least not like before.' Terence nodded slowly. 'It'll only get stronger, too,' Robin continued. 'Soon you'll find yourself looking into people's eyes to see if they've been there. And once you find someone who has, you'll greet him as a long-lost friend and take him to your heart.

It's the kind of story that people tell. There are monsters in this world, to be sure, but there are a sight more storytellers.

Modesty is not a bad habit, after all,' the priest commented. 'Alhough humility would be better.

Modesty is not a bad habit, after all," the priest said. "Although humility would be better.

Failure is easy. This is a badge of shame.

Of course it was still odd, but when everyone does the same odd thing, it seems almost normal.

You can't all be the greatest knight in England." "Why not?" Gawain smiled suddenly. "It makes for better stories that way.

Lynet gasped, as if utterly astonished. She could feel Gaheris's eyes on her, but she did not look at him. "But ... Sir Wozzell ... that was the name of the knight you defeated the other night, Sir Gareth!" Lynet declared.