Quotes from Andre Norton and Others

Here are the contexts of the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling between January 2 and January 8, 2014.

“The best songs cannot be forgotten.” Songsmith, by Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin. Eydryth’s final thoughts on the night of her wedding.

“All things died in their time.” The Key of the Keplian, by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie. Eleeri, realizing that her great-grandfather is dying.

“Nothing stays the same forever.” The Key of the Keplian, by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie. Cynan, trying to explain why the people of Karsten turned against the Old Race.

“To all things there comes a time. This is yours—to go.” The Key of the Keplian, by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie. Cynon, sending Eleeri away before his death.

“It wasn’t possible to be homesick for a place you’d never lived in. Was it?” The Key of the Keplian, by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie. But Eleeri is feeling increasingly that the call in her mind greatly resembles homesickness.

“Sometimes wishes can be more powerful than the one who wished ever knows.” The Key of the Keplian, by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie. Eleeri has summoned the memory of strychnine to kill the Gray Ones, but then wishes that any other carrion-eaters who feast on the poisoned carcass will not be harmed – and they are not.

“Are you sure you aren’t misinterpreting his actions?” Tourist Trap, by Sue Ann Bowling. Ramil, when first faced with the possibility of executing Zhaim.

Quotes from Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin

These are the contexts of the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling between November 28 and December 4, 2013. All but the last are from Songsmith, by Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin.

“You will need all the belief you can summon.” Alon is suggesting that his magic – which he understands – and Eydryth’s songsmithing – which she does not – may be able to let them build a bridge over the final illusion.

“Her power is stolen. Mayhap her knowledge is lacking.”  Eydryth to Alon, speaking of Yachne.

“Fair can be foul.”  What Eydryth remembers Sylva telling her: not to trust outward appearance.

“You must. There is naught else to be done.”  Alon, arguing to Eydryth that she must take Monso and ride to find her kin, while he goes after Yachne.

“A promise, once having been spoken, must be kept, regardless of cost.”  Part of the song Eydryth sings her father while waiting to see if Dahaun’s mud will cure him

“Hope is something we will need sorely in the coming years.”  Eydryth’s reflection on the meaning of the name, Trevon, just given her youngest brother.

“I’m glad the lesson sank in.” Tourist Trap, by Sue Ann Bowling. Penny’s response to Roi’s insistence that he is wearing his warnoff after a previous problem.

Quotes from Andre Norton

Here are the contexts of the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling from October 24 through October 30, 2013.

“To be a guardian of Power—one did not remain unchanged!” ‘Ware Hawk, by Andre Norton. Tirtha, after she has guarded the Power her family has taken responsibility for.

“Do not be too sure that possession of Power is always a gift.” Songsmith, by Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin. Alon to Eydryth, when he realizes that she is part of a family with Power.

“Magic does indeed wear hardly upon the user.” Songsmith, by Andre Nortonand A. C. Crispin . Eydryth, when she realizes that Alron has paused to use his magic to help them.

“Many things of the Light have their dark shadows.” Songsmith, by Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin. Alon, warning Eydryth that even a Power of the Light can be dangerous.

“Without belief and faith, Power is nothing.” Songsmith, by Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin. Eydryth, realizing that Alon must believe in himself if his magic is to win them free.

“If he can thus mark the true path for us, then we will be able to escape this maze.” Songsmith, by Andre Norton and A. C. Crispin. Eydryth, as Alon uses his Power to indicate their true way through the illusions.

“What are we supposed to hold on to?” Tourist Trap, by Sue Ann Bowling. Timi has his doubts about tackling the peccary.