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1 " Mere words cannot defeat a true hero. Unless they happen to be the words to some sort of Instant Death Spell. Magic is scary. "
― Christopher Healy , The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle (The League of Princes, #2)
2 " When facing unbeatable odds, just think of yourself as unbeatably odd. (The Hero's Guide to Being a Hero) "
3 " I'm pretty much a goddess around here. "
4 " The people need a hero. But all they've got is . . . me. "
5 " Listen up, Mount High-Hair," Gustav barked. "Say what you want about me, but lay off the rest of the team. I've been through a lot of stuff with these people. Nobody can tell me that Fancy Dancer and Lady Slick-Pants aren't heroes. Captain Gloom-Cape over there, too. And even Shrimp Charming has his moments." Briar leaned back in her chair. "I admire your ability to insult your friends *while* you defend them. It's a rare talent. "
6 " No one is defined by a single act," Frederic said. "Whether it was years ago or weeks ago. We're all given chances to change, to make up for things we've done wrong. It's how we handle those opportunities that really matters. "
7 " Sometimes a hero can be found in the most unexpected of places. That's when you must say to him, "Get out of my kitchen, silly! Don't you have some monsters to fight?" - The Hero's Guide to Being a Hero "
8 " When writing down a plan, I suggest numbering the steps. But just in case your plan falls into enemy hands, make sure you number them in the wrong order." - The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle "
9 " It is the villains who covet treasure, not the heroes. Unless the treasure in question is a really snazzy belt buckle, in which case, who can resist? —THE HERO’S GUIDE TO BEING A HERO "
10 " You’re never too young to start being a hero. Practice dueling one-handed so you never need to drop your blankie. —THE HERO’S GUIDE TO BEING A HERO "
11 " It's still a cowl," Frederic grumbled (few things could cause him to summon up his inner courage like improper word usage). "
12 " Never regret anything. (If that turns out to be bad advice, I sincerely apologize.) "
13 " By almost any assessment, the giant was a terrible artist. But he was lucky enough to settle in Jangleheim, a nation whose people had notoriously poor taste. Which just goes to show: There's a place for everybody. "
14 " When writing down a plan, I suggest numbering the steps. But just in case your plan falls into enemy hands, make sure you number them in the wrong order. "
15 " Knowledge is power. For instance, don’t you feel much more powerful now that you have the knowledge that knowledge is power? "
16 " If someone stands in your path to glory, crush him. If someone holds you back from achieving your goals, crush him. If someone peppers his speech with too many “ers” or “ums,” crush him. "
17 " No one is defined by a single act,” Frederic said. “Whether it was years ago or weeks ago. We’re all given chances to change, to make up for things we’ve done wrong. It’s how we handle those opportunities that really matters. "
18 " You’re never too young to start being a hero. Practice dueling one-handed so you never need to drop your blankie. "