The Rowan Quotes
"The Talents were the elite of the Nine Star League."
"Primes were scarce-only very rarely was a new one born."
"Every Altarian who was even mildly talented could 'hear' the child crying for help."
"Born on April 1st, Anne McCaffrey has tried to live up to her auspicious natal day."
"The need for Talent became chronic, far outstripping the supply."
"Without the Primes in their tower stations, the Nine-Star League would have been impossible."
"Many Talents died rather than dishonor their calling."
"She might be Altair's greatest asset but a prickly one."
"Mankind's exploration of Space had become feasible because the major psionic Talents."
"New lives are the most valuable resource this planet has."
"She doesn't like competition, not no way, no how."
"I've despaired. She just sits and looks at the pieces of Purza, tears streaming down her face."
"Trouble is, the Rowan's not around her own age often enough."
"Reidinger's got more sense than Siglen. Always had."
"Barquecats were equally comfortable in free-fall or gravity."
"To be accepted by a barquecat was considered a mark of esteem."
"Loss is measured on varying personal scales, but loss was still what the Rowan had unquestionably suffered."
"Never fear, Rowan. I'll take it all out of your hide at a later date."
"Primes aren't in it for popularity awards. They've got to be tough on everyone and are usually tougher on themselves."
"Family's best. You can always count on family."
"MUST INFORM YOU THAT LUSENA SHEVALLOW AY KILLED."
"No regrets, Siglen? No regrets at all that a fine loving woman is gone?"
"It was something one had to live through; the ache of the heart, the fruitless searching of the mind, and the sorrow of the spirit."
"We who have been blessed with extraordinary powers, cannot expect ordinary joys."
"Love isn't as strong as it's supposed to be."
"There's a lot about each other that we're going to have to know."
"You just jumped from the Tower to this level. If you can do that, why should it matter how far you go?"
"I'll be candidly unromantic and admit that I'm whacked."
"You hold most securely what you are willing to let go."
"It's nice and quiet out here, and no-one will knock on the door and then just..."
"It's probably a very good thing that patients don't see how they look to observers."
"You'd do more if you give yourself a chance to rest."
"A new baby helps, too. A new life means continuity."
"I am sufficiently recovered to shove you back."
"Just keep everyone at their exercises while I'm gone."
"I'll mind leaving here," the Rowan said with a deep sigh.
"Anyone would think you'd been handling babies all your life."
"We'll lay on a real celebration later, folks."
"You know," she said with a surprised laugh, "I'm glad to be back, too!"
"We'll talk later but you have my deepest gratitude and appreciation."
"I can make my points a lot stronger in person."
"He can't be that bad! He's got no call to discipline me for responding to an emergency."
"Love, the whole game plan just changed, in our favor."
"We'll raise 'em the way Primes should be reared, in a large and loving family."
"It's my body! I feel fine so stop fussing at me."
"You are the last person who should have objections!"
"I didn't realize that Reidinger had to deal with that kind of administrative nonsense."
"That would halve the time spent in politicking and correctly aligning power balances."
"I wish I was busy right now! Even a little bureaucratic inefficiency to maul would be a relief!"
"My profound gratitude. I'll return the gift on demand."
"The Rowan-mind: The 'Many' are sixteen but some do not emanate much strength."
"This is the beginning of the Gwin-Raven Dynasty: you, me, ours, us!"