“Girl, boy or dancing bear, you're the finest page-the finest squire-to-be-at court." (Jon to Alanna)”

“If I say you're a goatherd's son, you say, 'Yes, Lord Ralon.'"Alanna gasped with fury. "I'd as soon kiss a pig! Is that what you've been doing-kissing pigs? Or being kissed?”

“Alanna didn't approve of lying, but in a pinch a lie was sometimes better than the truth.”

“You must tell Lady Alanna that sometime. I'd do it from a distance.”

“Have I mentioned that I hate it when you're right?", she asked instead. Alanna shook her head. "No, I don't believe you have. As far as I could tell, you never thought I was right.”

“Moral issues rarely have yes or no answers.-Myles to Alanna when she asks about the Gift”

“Alanna: All I know is that I'm to jump when I'm told and I have no free time.”