lloyd Alexander

“A tree draws its strength from the roots of the earth. That’s beyond the power of any enchanter.” [Arbican, The Wizard in the Tree]

“Do you seriously believe anything worthwhile can be had merely for the wishing?” [Arbican, The Wizard in the Tree]

“Even in my day, mortals had a deplorable tendency to mix appearances with fact.  I should hate to tell you how many numbskulls put crowns on their heads—as if a metal hoop had anything to do with being a king.”  [The Wizard in the Tree]