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Patricia A. McKillip is an American fantasy author known for her unique literary style and rich imagination. Her works often blend mythology, folklore, and fantasy elements, which have won her a dedicated following.

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Famous Patricia A. McKillip Quotes

“I don't teach lies, but I do not teach all I know is true.”

Knows Lying Teach

Book:Od Magic

Source: Od Magic

“If you have no faith in yourself, then have faith in the things you call truth. You know what must be done. You may not have courage or trust or understanding or the will to do it, but you know what must be done. You can't turn back. There is now answer behind you. You fear what you cannot name. So look at it and find a name for it. Turn your face forward and learn. Do what must be done. -Deth to Morgon, Prince of Hed-”

Ifs Knows Looks May Done Faces Turns Names Fear Understanding Answers Behinds Your Face Have Faith Behind You Have Courage Faith In Yourself

Book:Riddle of Stars

Source: Riddle of Stars

“There are no simple words. I don't know why I thought I could hide anything behind language.”

Knows Language Simple Behinds Simple Words

Author:Patricia A. McKillip

“Do you become in visible?' 'No. I'm there, if you know how to look. I stand between the place you look at and the place you see. Behind what you expect to see. If you expect to see me, you do. I listen in places where no one expects me to be.”

Ifs Knows Looks Behinds Know How Visible

Book:Alphabet Of Thorn

Source: Alphabet Of Thorn

About the Author

Born: February 29, 1948
Known for: Author
Quotes: 58

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