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.

Quotes from Andre Norton

These are the contexts of the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling between September 19 and September 25, 2013. All but the last are from ‘Ware Hawk, by Andre Norton.

“One does not give half oaths.” The Falconer has given his oath to Tirtha, and even though he is reluctant to back her in what he considers magic, he still considers himself bound.

“I do not know what may threaten, only this is a dangerous land.” Tirtha to the Falconer, stressing that she needs him to give help willingly.

“Night was when the Dark held its greatest power.” The group is reluctant to trail the Dark ones by night.

“What strength one has must be saved for a time when it is most needed.” Alon, recognizing that he must save his strength for the actual confrontation with the Dark.

“Upon each other they must depend until the very end.” Tirtha recognizes that she, the Falconer and Alon are now bound together in her quest.

“The Power had always been a danger for those who could summon it even lightly.” Power corrupts, and Tirtha is wondering just why Yachne valued Alon, though she did not seem to love him.

“What’s the disaster this time?” Tourist Trap, by Sue Ann Bowling. Marna to the planetary administrator Anden, when he accosts her with news of another problem. Luckily this time it’s a solution, though Anden does not recognize it as such.

Quotes from Andre Norton

Here are the contexts of the quotes tweeted from @sueannbowling Aug 15 through August 21, 2013.

“Power can exist without dark or light.” The Gate of the Cat, by Andre Norton. Wittle, as they face the final test.

“I do not question any power.” The Gate of the Cat, by Andre Norton.  Yonan, when Wittle insists on going forward to the power she seeks

“To each there are given gifts. Those which we cherish grow.” The Gate of the Cat, by Andre Norton. Yonan to Kelsie, on the brink of the land within.

“We have learned something.” ’Ware Hawk, by Andre Norton. The Old Race will never again trust Karsten.

“Men always seem to fear what they cannot find a direct reason for.” ’Ware Hawk, by Andre Norton.  Alon to Tirtha, somewhat startling her because of his youth.

“Those who weighed and balanced such acts were tarnished by the doing.” ’Ware Hawk, by Andre Norton.  Or, since the “acts” spoken of are giving aid, it is given in response to need, not in hope of future gain.

“This is a terraformed planet. There isn’t any fossil fuel.” Horse Power, by Sue Ann Bowling. The crux of the problem on Horizon.