Lloyd Alexander

"He will not succeed in this,' Taran said. 'Somehow, we must find a way to escape. We dare not lose hope.' 'I agree absolutely,' Fflewddur answered. 'Your general idea is excellent; it's only the details that are lacking..."

"Until the thirst for power parched his throat, he was a fearless and noble lord."

"The journey is the treasure."

"No matter what has happened, you're not a pig-boy; you're an Assistant Pig Keeper!"

"The dear girl, I fear, may be contemplating some alarming, disruptive perhaps dangerous project. In which case, I would naturally do all in my power to keep her from any such rash or foolhardy enterprise – unless she wished me to accompany her."

"I can't imagine why knowledge, truth and love should be so much of a secret."

"She has given you something of value: the truth in her heart."