Diane Duane (born May 18, 1952) is an American science fiction and fantasy author. Her works include the Young Wizards young adult fantasy series and the Rihannsu Star Trek novels.
Don't be afraid to make corrections," Picchu said. "Don't be afraid to lend a hand. " She fell silent, seeming to think for a moment. "And don't look down.
The Spear in the Other’s heart is the spear in your own: you are he.
If death is truly a curse,' Spock said, as soberly as some power pronouncing a hundred years of sleep, but with a glint of private, serene humor in his eyes. 'There is little logic in condemning something one has not experienced. . . or does not remember experiencing.
Well, the rollout of new technology always affects how wizards do business.
It's always been the children who have saved the universe from the previous generation and remade the world in their own image. ---Carl
I may have one more 'Star Trek' novel in me, but it would be in the old universe, not the new one.
What teens will realize is always a mystery to me. I'm still realizing so many things myself, very belatedly, that it seems unwise to think I have any right to be showing people things in hopes that they'll realize them.
Virtue," he said. "The real thing. It's not some kind of cuddly teddy bear you can keep on the shelf until you need a hug. It's dangerous, which is why it makes people so nervous. Virtue has its own agenda, and believe me, it's not always yours. The word itself means strength, power. And when it gets loose, you'd better watch out. " Something bad might happen. . . " Impossible. But possibly something painful" -A Wizard Alone by Diane Duane
But even in your world it’s a byword. Men will fight bravely and be heroes, but for last-ditch defense against any odds… get a Mother.
You walk on water, and complain that you can't find anything to drink!
And we will cause it to be well-made, this Sacrifice. You, young and never loving; I, old and never loved. Such a Song the Sea will never have seen.
My first generation of young readers now have not only children, but some of them have grandchildren to whom they're introducing their old passion.
Footsteps in the snow suggest where you have been, point to where you were going: but when they suddenly vanish, never dismiss the possibility of flight.
Something always happens. You still have to promise stuff anyway. If you have to work to make the promises true. . . it's like a spell. You have to say the words every time you want the results.
Belief made no difference to the truth.
All the drawing lacks is the final touch: To add eyes to the dragon
Those who don't know the mistakes of the past won't be able to enjoy it when they make them again in the future.
But the trouble with sainthood these days is the robe-and-halo imagery that gets stuck onto it. " Carl got that brooding look again. "People forget that robes were street clothes once. . . and still are, in a lot of places. And halos are to that fierce air of innocence what speech balloons in comics are to the sound of the voice itself. Shorthand. But most people just see an old symbol and don't bother looking behind it for the meaning. Sainthood starts to look old-fashioned, unattainable. . . even repellent. Actually, you can see it all around, once you learn to spot it.
Do it now and avoid the June rush! Fear death by water!
(True,) the white hole said. (My name is Khairelikoblepharehglukumeilichephreidosd'enagouni-) and at the same time he went flickering through a pattern of colors that was evidently the visual translation.