Brian Jacques Quotes

Imagination is a gift given to us from God and each one of us use it differently.

~ Brian Jacques

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

Basil Stag Hare tut-tutted severely as he remarked to Ambrose Spike, 'Tch, tch. Dreadful table manners. Just look at those three wallahs, kicking up a hullaballoo like that! Eating's a serious business.

~ Brian Jacques

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

Sometimes friends do go from us-it will happen more and more as you grow up, Chugg. But if you really love your friends, they're never really gone. Somewhere they're watching over you and they're always there inside your heart.-Martin

~ Brian Jacques

Where's the point in fighting and slaying if you can make a friend out of anybeast instead of a foe?

~ Brian Jacques

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

Err, sorry Father Abbot. I tripped y'see. Trod on my Abbot, Father Habit. Oh dear, I mean....

~ Brian Jacques

Was it magic? Of course it was.

~ Brian Jacques

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

Don't think about what you could have done, concentrate on what you plan to do; it is more useful.

~ Brian Jacques

I am a people watcher and I have a very good memory.

~ Brian Jacques

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

~ Brian Jacques

Peace has gone on too long. Something inside me says that trouble such as these shores have never known is headed our way.

~ Brian Jacques

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

Wait and wonder when we will return, mouse - then you will really see what a battle is like.Simeon turned his head in the direction of Graypatch's voice. Alas, I will never see anything for I am blind; but I can sense a lot. I can feel you are both evil and desperate. They say you have only one eye. I am surprised at you—even a fool with half an eye could see that you will never triumph against good if you are evil.

~ Brian Jacques

There is no greater evil than killing. I don't care whether they call it war or justice. Life is precious.

~ Brian Jacques

Are you going to go down on your knees and beg for your life, old one? Abbot Mortimer stared calmly into Cluny's savage eye. I will never bend my knee on my own behalf. However, if I thought I could save the life of one of my friends I would gladly fall down on both knees. But I know you, Cluny, better than you know yourself. There is not a scrap of pity or mercy in your heart, only a burning desire for vengeance. Therefore, I will not kneel to one who is consumed by evil.

~ Brian Jacques

Any weapon is a good weapon as long as ye can use it with honor and skill.

~ Brian Jacques

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

Quick as a flash, Sawney Rath's eyes hardened. Then I'm ordering you to skin Felch alive! He took the otter's paw, closing it over the knife handle. Obey me!The crowded clearing became as silent as a tomb. All eyes were upon the Taggerung, awaiting his reaction to the order.Tagg turned his back on Sawney and strode to the side of the fox strung up to the beech bough. He raised the blade. Felch shut his eyes tight, his head shaking back and forth as his nerves quivered uncontrollably. With a sudden slash Tagg severed the thongs that bound him. Felch slumped to the ground in a shaking heap. Tagg's voice was flat and hard as he turned to face Sawney.I'm sorry to disobey your order. The fox is a sorry thief, but I will not take the life of a helpless beast.

~ Brian Jacques

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

There are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason.

~ Brian Jacques

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

~ Brian Jacques

I wrote about a bird that cleaned a crocodile's teeth. The story was so good that my teacher could not believe that a ten-year-old could write that well. I was even punished because my teacher thought I'd lied about writing it! I had always loved to write, but it was then that I realized that I had a talent for it.

~ Brian Jacques