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Lloyd Alexander, born on January 30, 1924, was an American author of children's literature. Known for his rich imagination and unique narrative style, his works have been highly appreciated by readers.

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Famous Lloyd Alexander Quotes

“There is truth in all things, if you understand them well.”

Ifs Wells All Things

Book:The Black Cauldron: The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The Black Cauldron: The Chronicles of Prydain

“Life's a forge - Yes, and hammer and anvil, too. You'll be roasted, smelted, and pounded, and you'll scarce know what's happening to you. But stand proudly to it. Metal's worthless till it is shaped and tempered. More labor than luck. Face the pounding, don't fear the proving; and you'll stand well against any hammer and anvil.”

Knows Wells Faces Prove Happenings Labor Luck Metals Worthless Hammers Scarce Anvils

Author:Lloyd Alexander

“By all means," cried the bard, his eyes lighting up. "A Fflam to the rescue! Storm the castle! Carry it by assault! Batter down the gates!" "There's not much of it left to storm," said Eilonwy. "Oh?" said Fflewddur, with disappointment. "Very well, we shall do the best we can.”

Wells Mean Said Eye Left Disappointment Storm His Eyes Gates Rescue Cried Assault Castles Do The Best Lighting Bards

Book:The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The Chronicles of Prydain

“Miss Vesper Holly has the digestive talents of a goat and the mind of a chess master. She is familiar with half a dozen languages and can swear fluently in all of them. She understands the use of a slide rule but prefers doing calculations in her head. She does not hesitate to risk life and limb- mine as well as her own. No doubt she has other qualities as yet undiscovered. I hope not.”

Mind Wells Doe Use Language Half Quality Doubt Risk Talent Missing Mines Masters Chess Familiar No Doubt Dozen Swear Limbs Slides Calculations Goats Hollies

Author:Lloyd Alexander

“How easy it is to think well of ourselves. Until the moment is upon us, we can never be certain.”

Thinking Wells Moments Certain Easy

Author:Lloyd Alexander

“There is more honor in a field well plowed than in a field steeped in blood.”

Wells Blood Fields Honor

Book:The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The Chronicles of Prydain

“The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time.”

Wells Long Pleasure Periods Companion Handy Long Periods Of Time

Author:Lloyd Alexander

About the Author

Born: January 30, 1924
Died: May 17, 2007
Known for: Author
Quotes: 162

Books & Sources

The High King: The Chronicles of PrydainRelated source material

Taran Wanderer: The Chronicles of PrydainRelated source material

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