You’re never too young to start being a hero. Practice dueling one-handed so you never need to drop your blankie.

If someone stands in your path to glory, crush him. If someone holds you back from achieving your goals, crush him. If someone peppers his speech with too many “ers” or “ums,” crush him.

No one is defined by a single act,” Frederic said. “Whether it was years ago or weeks ago. We’re all given chances to change, to make up for things we’ve done wrong. It’s how we handle those opportunities that really matters.

Knowledge is power. For instance, don’t you feel much more powerful now that you have the knowledge that knowledge is power?

He released the hat into a gust of chill March wind and watched it soar high up into the clouds, where it was eventually adopted by a flock of passing geese.

When writing down a plan, I suggest numbering the steps. But just in case your plan falls into enemy hands, make sure you number them in the wrong order.” – The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle.

Please tell me he’s not skipping.

He opened the door and entered the Stumpy Boarhound. Which you knew he would do. Because you read the prologue.

By almost any assessment, the giant was a terrible artist. But he was lucky enough to settle in Jangleheim, a nation whose people had notoriously poor taste. Which just goes to show: There’s a place for everybody.

Can odds be evened?” Duncan asked. “That just sounds wrong.