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1. "Err, sorry Father Abbot. I tripped y'see. Trod on my Abbot, Father Habit. Oh dear, I mean...." ~ Brian Jacques

2. "So here is my story, may it bringSome smiles and a tear or so,It happened once upon a time,Far away, and long ago,Outside the night wind keens and wails,Come listen to me, the Teller of Tales!" ~ Brian Jacques

3. "You will stay and help defend our cave against all comers, protect those weaker than yourself and honor our code. Always use the sword to stand for good and right, never do a thing you would be ashamed of, and never let your heart rule your mind ... And never let another creature take this sword from you, not as long as you live. When the time comes, pass it on to another, maybe your own son. You will know instinctively if he is a warrior. If not, hide the sword where only a true warrior who is brave of heart would dare to go and find it. Swear this to me, Martin." ~ Brian Jacques

4. "I enjoy walking my dog and completing crossword puzzles." ~ Brian Jacques

5. "I still pinch meself when I wake up of a morning. Who ever thought I'd be a children's author - let alone a best-selling children's author?" ~ Brian Jacques

6. "Kids are more drawn to animal characters than human." ~ Brian Jacques

7. "No doubt your sword is indeed a beautiful thing. It is a tribute to whoever forged it in bygone ages. There are very few such swords as this one left in the world, but remember, it is only a sword, Matthias! It contains no secret spell, nor holds within its blade any magical power. This sword is made for only one purpose, to kill. It will only be as good or evil as the one who wields it. I know that you intend to use it only for the good of your Abbey, Matthias; do so, but never allow yourself to be tempted into using it in a careless or idle way. It would inevitably cost you your life, or that of your dear ones. Martin the Warrior used the sword only for right and good. This is why it has become a symbol of power to Redwall. Knowledge is gained through wisdom, my friend. Use the sword wisely." ~ Brian Jacques

8. "Don't be ashamed to weep; 'tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us." ~ Brian Jacques

9. "Wot Wot" ~ Brian Jacques

10. "Any weapon is a good weapon as long as ye can use it with honor and skill." ~ Brian Jacques

11. "I love book signings: kids waiting in line for you to scribble on their new books, haha!" ~ Brian Jacques

12. "You will find joy, frustration and sorrow in your quest. Never forget that friendship and loyalty are more precious than riches...Happiness can be brief, but it knows no time in the land of dreams." ~ Brian Jacques

13. "Friend is a very small word,A little sound we make,For one who is true, one who will do,Great deeds for friendship's sake." ~ Brian Jacques

14. "Defend the weak, protect both young and old, never desert your friends. Give justice to all, be fearless in battle and always ready to defend the right."—The law of Badger Lords" ~ Brian Jacques

15. "Eulaliiiaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ~ Brian Jacques

16. "Shake paws, count your claws,You steal mine, I'll borrow yours.Watch my whiskers, check both ears.Robber foxes have no fears." ~ Brian Jacques

17. "Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age." ~ Brian Jacques

18. "Friar Hugo, old friend, brace yourself. I am the bearer of tragic news!"Alarm spread across Hugo's pudgy features. "Tell me, Jess. What dreadful thing has happened?"Jess spoke haltingly in a broken voice. "I fear that Cluny has tore up one of your oldest and most venerable dishrags. Alas, Redwall will never see it wipe another plate." ~ Brian Jacques

19. "A little (one) can sometimes see things in others that us older ones cannot because our judgement gets clouded. —Abbot Saxtus" ~ Brian Jacques

20. "Armel shrugged. "I suppose so, Brother, but why do creatures have to fight?" Demple picked Mudge up and placed him on his shoulder. "Because there's always good and bad in the land, and goodbeasts have to protect their friends an' families from evil ones who want nothing but to conquer an' destroy." ~ Brian Jacques

21. "Weapons may be carried by creatures who are evil, dishonest, violent or lazy. The true warrior is good, gentle and honest. His bravery comes from within himself; he learns to conquer his own fears and misdeeds.—Matthias" ~ Brian Jacques

22. "Death comes to us all sooner or later. We cannot escape it." ~ Brian Jacques

23. "But the warriors true, the brave of heartWho valiently upheld the rightThey are raised on high to the velvet skyBringing light to the darkness of night" ~ Brian Jacques

24. "In our imaginations we can go anywhere. Travel with me to Redwall in Mossflower country." ~ Brian Jacques

25. "The more 'otter it is, the more 'otter otters likes it" ~ Brian Jacques

26. "I am that is, my sword shall wield for me." ~ Brian Jacques

27. "Step aside? I step aside for nobeast, whether it be a hallowed hedgehog, an officious otter, a seasoned squirrel, a mutterin' mole or a befuddled badger!" ~ Brian Jacques

28. "Pick-a-lock, Pick-a-lock, you'll regret the day,When you took a mouse thief and locked him away,Silly cat, look at that, it's two for one,A thief and a warrior, by dawn will be gone." ~ Brian Jacques

29. "...there's me, Gurth, Dotti, Grenn an' about a hunnerd shrews. If'n we wants to lie 'round for a day or two then you'll find yore prob'ly outvoted!"Lord Brocktree's eyes told the otter that he was not about to have his decision overruled. Swinging forth his battle blade, he stuck it quivering into the ground. "Lets's be reasonable about this, friend. Let me explain the rules. One Badger Lord carries two hundred votes and his sword carries another hundred. Agreed?"Ruff looked from the sword to the badger. Sunlight gleamed from the blade lighting Brocktree's eyes with a formidable gleam. He smiled nervously at his huge friend. "Reason, that's wot I likes, mate. Vote carried. We go after brekkist tomarrer!" ~ Brian Jacques

30. "Aha! Today I shall become an author! And I will auth and auth and auth and make a squillion dollars, whoopee!" ~ Brian Jacques

31. "There are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason." ~ Brian Jacques

32. "Food to eat and games to play.Tell me why, tell me why.Serve it out and eat it up.Have a try, have a try." ~ Brian Jacques

33. "Each of us is born to follow a star, be it bright and shining or dark and fated. Sometimes the path of these stars will cross, bringing love or hatred. However, if you look up at the skies on a clear night, out of all the countless lights that twinkle and shine, there will come one. That star will be seen in a blaze, burning a path of light across the roof of the earth, a great comet." ~ Brian Jacques

34. "Sometimes, I get ideas from dreams. Often, my stories are based on adventures that I, or my friends, have actually lived." ~ Brian Jacques

35. "I am a people watcher and I have a very good memory." ~ Brian Jacques

36. "I will not stand here to be insulted by you, hedgepig," Mangiz fumed."Then stand somewhere else and I'll insult you there, featherbag!!" ~ Brian Jacques

37. "Where's the point in fighting and slaying if you can make a friend out of anybeast instead of a foe?" ~ Brian Jacques

38. "Tell the Queen that there's been a robin red-breast hanging about Kotir grounds. It flies down low and vanishes near the floor. Cludd thinks it might be something to do with those woodlanders. Now, I'm to say nothing to Fortunata or Ashleg...'I must tell the Queen that a robin has seen Cludd hanging about. No, that's not right. I must tellt he robin taht Cludd has been hanging the Queen." ~ Brian Jacques

39. "Imagination is a gift given to us from God and each one of us use it differently." ~ Brian Jacques

40. "Who knows, my friend? Maybe the sword does have some magic. Personally, I think it's the warrior who wields it." ~ Brian Jacques

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