“Fate is strange, and our destinies can be shaped by very small decisions.”
―
Emily Rodda,
The Golden Door
“All is well that ends well” ― Emily Rodda
“In ancient days, Deltora was divided into seven tribes. The tribesfought on their borders but otherwise stayed in their own place. Each had a gem from deep within the Earth, a talisman with special powers.” ― Emily Rodda, The Forests of Silence
“A hero called Adin rose from the ranks of the people. He was an ordinary man, a blacksmith who made swords and armor and shoes for horses. But he had been blessed with strsngth, courage, and cleverness. ” ― Emily Rodda, The Forests of Silence
“When the time comes,' Lief said, determinedly drowning her out, 'I will follow Adin's example, and marry for love.' He glanced at her. 'if the woman I love will have me, of course.''She probably will,'said Jasmine. 'When the time comes.' She slipped her hand into his.” ― Emily Rodda, The Shadowlands
“The smallest and weakest of us proved the strongest and bravest in the end.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Fearing, you climbed the mountain. Fearing, you faced its dangers. And fearing, you went on. That is real bravery, Rowan. Only fools do not fear. Sheba knew that. Sheba knew everything all along.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Seven hearts the journey make.Seven ways the hearts will break.Bravest heart will carry onWhen sleep is death, and hope is gone.Look in the fiery jaws of fearAnd see the answer white and clear,Then throw away all thoughts of home,For only then your quest is done.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Some things a man simply cannot do.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Fire, water, earth, and air,All meet in the dragon's lair.Six brave hearts have failed the test;One continues in the quest.Remember well the words you knowWhen on to find your fate you go.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Realizing that the dream had been sent to him for a purpose, Adin worked in secert over many months to create a likeness of the belt he had been shown.Then he traveled around the kingdom to persuade each tribe to allow its talisman to be added to it.” ― Emily Rodda, The Forests of Silence
“Look for the hand that points the way,And take the path where children play.Then where the face with breath that sighsBends to admire its gleaming eyes,You way is marked by lines of lightThat mean escape from endless night.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Let arms be still and voices low,A million eyes watch as you go.A silken door your pathway ends,There fire and light will be your friends.Then see yourself as others may,And catch noon's eye to clear your way.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Nothing here is as it seems;Dreams are truths, and truths are dreams.Closed your ears to loved ones' cries;Die if you believe your eyes.Bind with ropes your flesh and blood,And let your guide be made of wood.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“What cannot be changed, must be endured," he said grimly. "Our duty now is to the living.” ― Emily Rodda, Return to Del
“Left or right, which will you take?For both of them your heart will break.One is cruel, one is fair,One a passage, one a snare.Choose the one that hides the light,And you will know your path is right.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“The flower is not evil because it blooms where it does. It simply exists. As do the fish in this pool, and the bird on the cliff, and you, and I.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal
“Beneath soft looks evil burns,And slowly round the old wheel turns.The same mistakes, the same old pride,The priceless armour cast aside.The secret enemy is here.It hides in darkness, fools beware!For day by day its power grows,And when at last its face it shows,Then past and present tales will meet--The evil circle is complete...” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan and the Travelers
“You have been menaced by giant spiders, nearly smothered in a swamp, and now half drowned and frozen, and you are embarrassed about taking your clothes off in front of me! Does that not seem ridiculous?” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“All is well that ends well” ― Emily Rodda
“In ancient days, Deltora was divided into seven tribes. The tribesfought on their borders but otherwise stayed in their own place. Each had a gem from deep within the Earth, a talisman with special powers.” ― Emily Rodda, The Forests of Silence
“A hero called Adin rose from the ranks of the people. He was an ordinary man, a blacksmith who made swords and armor and shoes for horses. But he had been blessed with strsngth, courage, and cleverness. ” ― Emily Rodda, The Forests of Silence
“When the time comes,' Lief said, determinedly drowning her out, 'I will follow Adin's example, and marry for love.' He glanced at her. 'if the woman I love will have me, of course.''She probably will,'said Jasmine. 'When the time comes.' She slipped her hand into his.” ― Emily Rodda, The Shadowlands
“The smallest and weakest of us proved the strongest and bravest in the end.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Fearing, you climbed the mountain. Fearing, you faced its dangers. And fearing, you went on. That is real bravery, Rowan. Only fools do not fear. Sheba knew that. Sheba knew everything all along.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Seven hearts the journey make.Seven ways the hearts will break.Bravest heart will carry onWhen sleep is death, and hope is gone.Look in the fiery jaws of fearAnd see the answer white and clear,Then throw away all thoughts of home,For only then your quest is done.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Some things a man simply cannot do.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Fire, water, earth, and air,All meet in the dragon's lair.Six brave hearts have failed the test;One continues in the quest.Remember well the words you knowWhen on to find your fate you go.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Realizing that the dream had been sent to him for a purpose, Adin worked in secert over many months to create a likeness of the belt he had been shown.Then he traveled around the kingdom to persuade each tribe to allow its talisman to be added to it.” ― Emily Rodda, The Forests of Silence
“Look for the hand that points the way,And take the path where children play.Then where the face with breath that sighsBends to admire its gleaming eyes,You way is marked by lines of lightThat mean escape from endless night.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Let arms be still and voices low,A million eyes watch as you go.A silken door your pathway ends,There fire and light will be your friends.Then see yourself as others may,And catch noon's eye to clear your way.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“Nothing here is as it seems;Dreams are truths, and truths are dreams.Closed your ears to loved ones' cries;Die if you believe your eyes.Bind with ropes your flesh and blood,And let your guide be made of wood.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“What cannot be changed, must be endured," he said grimly. "Our duty now is to the living.” ― Emily Rodda, Return to Del
“Left or right, which will you take?For both of them your heart will break.One is cruel, one is fair,One a passage, one a snare.Choose the one that hides the light,And you will know your path is right.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
“The flower is not evil because it blooms where it does. It simply exists. As do the fish in this pool, and the bird on the cliff, and you, and I.” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal
“Beneath soft looks evil burns,And slowly round the old wheel turns.The same mistakes, the same old pride,The priceless armour cast aside.The secret enemy is here.It hides in darkness, fools beware!For day by day its power grows,And when at last its face it shows,Then past and present tales will meet--The evil circle is complete...” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan and the Travelers
“You have been menaced by giant spiders, nearly smothered in a swamp, and now half drowned and frozen, and you are embarrassed about taking your clothes off in front of me! Does that not seem ridiculous?” ― Emily Rodda, Rowan of Rin
