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Tamora Pierce is an American writer known for her young adult literature. Her works often explore themes of gender, power, and growth, and are highly appreciated by young readers.

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Famous Tamora Pierce Quotes

“You know, ogres only sound stupid. Most are pretty smart." "And it's a shallow person who judges anyone by the way they sound. I'm so shallow I'm surprised I don't reflect myself.”

Knows Way Persons Sound Stupid Judging Smart Shallow Shallow Person

Book:First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet

Source: First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet

“Military folk," Neal said with exaggerated patience, shaking his head. "The only way you know to solve problems is by beating them with a stick.”

Knows Way Said Problem Military Sticks Folks Solve Shaking Exaggerated

Author:Tamora Pierce

“Tris: "I was reading." Sandry: "You're always reading. The only way people can ever talk to you is to interrupt." Tris: "Then maybe they shouldn't talk to me.”

People Way Reading Talk To Me Tris

Author:Tamora Pierce

“I well knew the rules to follow with our training Dogs: Speak when you're spoken to. Keep out of the way. Obey all orders. Get killed on your own time.”

Way Wells Order Speak Dog Training Beka Cooper

Book:Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records

Source: Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records

“It's been interesting, "Frostpine said casually. "I wanted Daja to get some experience of other smiths'-and other mages'- ways of doing things, if only so she can see mine is best.”

Ifs Way Said Wanted Interesting Mines

Book:Circle Opens #03

Source: Circle Opens #03

“Didn't they realize that the only way to change things was to act?”

Way Action Change Realizing Fantasy Activity Novelists

Book:The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

Source: The Woman Who Rides Like a Man

“Why does he speak of them that way?" The crow-man wanted to know. "They are humans, just like he is." "I don't think he sees them as just like him." Ally explained. "He is foolish then," said Nawat. "There are more raka than Bronaus.”

Thinking Knows Men Way Humans Doe Said Wanted Speak Foolish Allies Crow

Author:Tamora Pierce

“Sweetheart, never listen to what my enemies say. They're very confused people. I know they are because I've spent years making them that way.”

People Knows Way Years Enemy Confused Sweetheart

Book:Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records

Source: Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records

“Most important of all, there is no right or wrong way to write - there's only what works for you. I was taught to write every day, but I know a writer (a bestseller at that!) who only writes on weekends.”

Knows Way Writing Important Taught Weekend Wrong Way

Author:Tamora Pierce

About the Author

Born: December 13, 1953
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 283

Books & Sources

Alanna: The First AdventureRelated source material

Protector of the Small QuartetRelated source material

Beka Cooper: The Hunt RecordsRelated source material

Tempests and SlaughterRelated source material

Emperor MageRelated source material

First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small QuartetRelated source material

In the Hand of the GoddessRelated source material

Wild MagicRelated source material

Daja's BookRelated source material

The Woman Who Rides Like a ManRelated source material

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