Quotes from The Black Cauldron

“Child, child, do you not see? For each of us comes a time when we must be more than what we are.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Morgant?" Taran asked, turning a puzzled glance to Gwydion. "How can there be honor for such a man?"
"It is easy to judge evil unmixed," replied Gwydion. "But, alas, in most of us good and bad are closely woven as the threads on a loom; greater wisdom than mine is needed for the judging.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“There is more honor in a field well plowed than in a field steeped in blood.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“No matter what has happened, you're not a pig-boy; you're an Assistant Pig Keeper!”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“He will not succeed in this," Taran said. "Somehow, we must find a way to escape. We dare not lose hope."
"I agree absolutely," Fflewddur answered. "Your general idea is excellent; it's only the details that are lacking...”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“It is strange,' he said at last. 'I had longed to enter the world of men. Now I see it filled with sorrow, with cruelty and treachery, with those who would destroy all around them.'
'Yet, enter it you must,' Gwydion answered, 'for it is a destiny laid on each of us. True, you have seen these things. But there are equal parts of love and joy.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty, too.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“That is why your sacrifice was all the more difficult. You chose to be a hero not through enchantment but through your own manhood.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“But, alas, in most of us good and bad are closely woven as the threads on a loom; greater wisdom than mine is needed for the judging.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Its powers?' Dallben answered with a sad smile. 'My dear boy, this is a bit of metal hammered into a rather unattractive shape; it could better have been a pruning hook or a plow iron. Its powers? Like all weapons, only those held by him who wields it. What yours may be, I can in no wise say.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“I shall not lie!" Eilonwy cried, "not for this traitor and deserter."
"It is not for him," Taran said quietly, "but for the sake of our quest."
"It isn't right," Eilonwy began, tears starting in her eyes.
"We do not speak of rightness," Taran answered. "We speak of a task to be finished.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty too.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Good-bye, good-bye,' muttered Gwystyl. 'I hate to see you waste your time, not to mention your lives. But that's the way of it, I suppose. Here today, gone tomorrow, and what's anyone to do about it? Good-bye. I hope we meet again. But not soon. Good-bye.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Until the thirst for power parched his throat, he was a fearless and noble lord.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“It is true. Indeed, that is why I dared not speak. I have yearned to be again at the side of my beloved Arianllyn, and my thoughts are with her now. But had I chosen to return, I would ever wonder whether my choice was made through wisdom or following the wishes of my own heart. I see this is as it must be, and the destiny laid upon me. I am content to die here.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“There is much to be known," said Adaon, "and above all much to be loved, be it the turn of the seasons or the shape of a river pebble. Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

“Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost.”
― Lloyd Alexander, quote from The Black Cauldron

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