“Was Father getting sadder, or was she just getting old enough to see it?” SadnessPerceptionFathers Book:The Green Ember Source: The Green Ember
“It's better to live as you will want to have lived, rather than spend your time worrying about the end. You are right here in your story. Don't skip ahead” Living Book:Ember Falls Source: Ember Falls
“You can choose what you believe, Shuffler, but you can't change what's true.” InspirationalTrue Book:The Green Ember Source: The Green Ember
“Being a ruler is, contrary to popular notions, a calling of self-sacrifice. That is, if one wants to be a good ruler.” PowerSacrifice Book:The Black Star of Kingston Source: The Black Star of Kingston
“I am afraid... But I keep on loving what's on the other side of this fight, and that will have to make me brave.” Bravery Book:The Black Star of Kingston Source: The Black Star of Kingston
“I'm fine," Jo said, "according to this fine doctor, Emma, who has a reputation for honesty and smelling good.” EmmaJo Book:The Last Archer Source: The Last Archer
“Jo's heart sank. Five fresh wolves against one doe, who was unaware of their presence, and two half-dead bucks on the other side of the clearing. Jo glanced at the Cloud Mountain archer. He wasn't moving. One buck, then. One buck. One bow. One quiver. Jo was the last archer.” ArcherJo Book:The Last Archer Source: The Last Archer
“No disapproving voices haunted his vision, nor were any angry faces shaking their heads at his shame. Jo believed he was dying, but a weary smile played across his face.” Jo Book:The Last Archer Source: The Last Archer