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And so shall honor Morgant, ” Gwydion said, “for what he used to be, and Ellidyr Prince of Pen-Llarcau for what he became.
— Lloyd Alexander, 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, The Black Cauldron
Thus, death begets death; evil begets evil.
— Lloyd Alexander, 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, The Black Cauldron
Indeed, the more we find to love, the more we add to the measure of our hearts.
— Lloyd Alexander, The Black Cauldron
Until the thirst for power parched his throat, he was a fearless and noble lord.
— Lloyd Alexander, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, The Black Cauldron
No matter what has happened, you’re not a pig-boy; you’re an Assistant Pig Keeper!
— Lloyd Alexander, The Black Cauldron
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