Athlon Using!" I said. "That's farewell."" It sounds evil."" It is," I answered, and we parted.

— Gail Carson Levine

At that moment I found a power beyond any I'd had before, a will and a determination I would never have need if not for Lucinda, a fortitude I hadn't been able to find for a lesser cause.

— Gail Carson Levine

But the lost one is with you. Her tenderness strengthens you, Her gaiety uplifts you, Her honor purifies you. More than memory, The lost one is found.

— Gail Carson Levine

Climb the day, Drop your dreams, Possess the day.

— Gail Carson Levine

Crying is part of the adventure

— Gail Carson Levine

Daughter, we didn't need your note - or a prince's visit - to tell us you'd done nothing wrong. We know the daughter we raised. We fear for your future, but never for your character. You take our love and our trust wherever you wander. Father.

— Gail Carson Levine

Do you like to slide?" His voice was eager. Stair rails! Did he suspect me? I forced a sigh. "No, Majesty. I'm terrified of heights."" Oh." His polite tone had returned." I wish I could enjoy it. This fear of heights is an affliction." He nodded, a show of sympathy but not much interest. I was losing him." Especially," I added, "as I've grown taller.

— Gail Carson Levine

Draft took Freya's warm hand, Her strong hand, Her sword hand, And pressed it to his lips, Pressed it to his heart. Come with me,' he said. Come with me to battle, My love. Tarry at my side. Stay with me When battle is done. Tarry at my side. Laugh with me, And walk with Bethe long, long way. Tarry with me, My love, at my side.

— Gail Carson Levine

Everyone else reached the Shores of Sleep, but I remained oceans away.

— Gail Carson Levine

He put his hand on my waist, and my heart began to pound, a rougher rhythm than the music. I held my skirt. Our free hands met. His felt warm and comforting and unsettling and bewildering--all at once.

— Gail Carson Levine