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Brian Jacques Biography

James Brian Jacques (/ˈdʒeɪks/, as in "Jakes"; 15 June 1939 – 5 February 2011) was an English writer, best known for his Redwall series of novels and Castaways of the Flying Dutchman series. He also completed two collections of short stories entitled The Ribbajack & Other Curious Yarns and Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales.

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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.

Basil, Business, Hullaballoo, Kicking, Looks, Three

Knowledge is a thing that one cannot have enough of. It is the fruit of wisdom, to be eaten carefully and digested fully, unlike that lunch you are bolting down, little friend.

Digested, Fruit, Littles, Lunch, Thing

I still pinch meself when I wake up of a morning. . . Who ever thought I'd be a children's author -- let alone a best-selling children's author? I feel I should still be driving a truck, or (working as) a longshoreman.

Children, Driving, Morning, Truck, Wake Up, Working

I love book signings: kids waiting in line for you to scribble on their new books, haha!

Book, Kids, Line, Love, Waiting, Waiting In Line

I sometimes think it ironic for an ex-seaman, longshoreman, truck driver, policeman, bus driver, etc. . . to find success writing children's novels.

Children, Driver, Longshoreman, Thinking, Writing

I will not stand here to be insulted by you, hedgepig," Mangiz fumed. "Then stand somewhere else and I'll insult you there, featherbag!!

Featherbag, Hedgepig, Insulted, Insults You, Redwall, Somewhere Else

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

Evil, Justice, Killing, War

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

Good, Honor, Long, Skill, Skills

Friar Hugo, old friend, brace yourself. I am the bearer of tragic news!" Alarm spread across Hugo's pudgy features. "Tell me, Jess. What dreadful thing has happened?" Jess spoke haltingly in a broken voice. "I fear that Cluny has tore up one of your oldest and most venerable dishrags. Alas, Redwall will never see it wipe another plate.

Broken, Hugo, Old Friends, Plate, Voice

It's a long hard road ahead for you, little warrior. Enjoy a happy day while you can. —Boldred

Enjoy, Happy, Littles, Long, Road, Warrior

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

Gift, Given, God, Imagination, Use

He came with death held in his paw Which no rat born could face Oh woe to those who break the law Of Sunflash and his mace!

Law, Paws, Sunflash, Woe

Defend the weak, protect both young and old, never desert your friends. Give justice to all, be fearless in battle and always ready to defend the right. " —The law of Badger Lords

Defend, Giving, Justice, Law, Weak

Friend is a very small word, A little sound we make, For one who is true, one who will do, Great deeds for friendship's sake.

Deeds, Friend, Littles, Sake, Sound, True

Weapons may be carried by creatures who are evil, dishonest, violent or lazy. The true warrior is good, gentle and honest. His bravery comes from within himself; he learns to conquer his own fears and misdeeds. —Matthias

Bravery, Evil, Good, Matthias, Warrior

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.

Bend, Eye, Fall, Friends, Heart, Thought

Death comes to us all sooner or later. We cannot escape it.

Death, Escape, Sooner, Sooner Or Later

A mouse is small and can go unnoticed: but there is no limit to what a brave heart and a fearless spirit can achieve.

Brave, Fearless, Heart, Mouse, Small, Spirit

When the sun sets like fire, I will think of you, when the moon casts its light, I'll remember, too, if a soft rain falls gently, I'll stand in this place, recalling the last time, I saw your kind face. Good fortune go with you, to your journey's end, let the waters run calmly, for you, my dear friend.

Face, Fall, Good, Rain, Running, Sun

Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.

Age, Inquisitive, Sometimes, Young

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