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“Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we believe we can do.”

Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three

Author's Note
Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964)
Context: Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we believe we can do. Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations, and we are often woefully unprepared. To this extent, we are all Assistant Pig-Keepers at heart.

“Neither refuse to give help when it is needed," Medwyn continued, "nor refuse to accept it when it is offered.”

Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three

Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964), Chapter 13

“The journey is the treasure.”

Lloyd Alexander

Source: The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio

“Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts.”

Lloyd Alexander book The Black Cauldron

Source: The Black Cauldron

“Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice.”

Lloyd Alexander book The Iron Ring

Source: The Iron Ring

“Is there worse evil than that which goes in the mask of good?”

Lloyd Alexander book The High King

Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book V : The High King (1968), Chapter 11 (p. 142)

“I only suggest to you: Will you dwell on killing this man? You wish for revenge? If you do, he has already killed you by slow poison. So, let it go. Why waste your time? His life will see to his death.”

Lloyd Alexander

Source: The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio

“… alas, raising a young lady is a mystery even beyond an enchanter's skill.”

Lloyd Alexander book The Castle of Llyr

Source: The Castle of Llyr

“The only thing a cat worries about is what's happening right now. As we tell the kittens, you can only wash one paw at a time.”

Lloyd Alexander

Source: Time Cat

“For the deeds of a man, not the words of a prophecy, are what shape his destiny.”

Lloyd Alexander book The High King

Source: The High King

“Just because you've seen something doesn't mean you'll stop looking. There's always something you didn't see before.”

Lloyd Alexander

Source: Time Cat

“Seize the day, whatever's in it to seize, before something comes along and seizes you.”

Lloyd Alexander

Source: The Arkadians

“Forgive me…. I called you an idiot. I spoke too hastily. You are not. Had I given it more thought, I would have called you a scoundrel.”

Lloyd Alexander book Westmark

Source: Westmark

“I'm trying to make myself invisible."

"That's an odd thing to attempt.”

Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three

Source: The Book of Three

“"I can't make sense out of that girl," he said to the bard. "Can you?"
"Never mind," Fflewddur said. "We aren't really expected to."”

Lloyd Alexander book The Book of Three

Source: The Chronicles of Prydain (1964–1968), Book I: The Book of Three (1964), Chapter 12