Top 500 Erin Hunter Quotes (2026 Update)
Page 6 of 10

251. “Breezepelt and Crowfeather will try to infuriate the stoats – ” “They should find that really easy,” Jayfeather put in.”

— Erin Hunter

252. “He won’t last the winter if we stay here, though,” Mousefur.”

— Erin Hunter

253. “Oh, yes?” Lizardstripe mewed. “What a miracle. If I’d known toms could have kits, I would have made Mudclaw have these brats of mine himself.”

— Erin Hunter

254. “Why can’t I go out?” “You’ve just come in.” “But it’s a sunny day.” “You need a nap.” “I’m not tired.” “You will be later.” “I’ll sleep then.” “But you’ll be grumpy all afternoon if you don’t nap now.” “No, I won’t.” “Yes, you will.”

— Erin Hunter

255. “Good, whispered the voice in Tigerclaw’s mind. These cats must make no decisions on their own, not unless you want them to feel more powerful than you.”

— Erin Hunter

256. “For a moment Bramblestar thought that he could see Firestar and Dustpelt weaving around the two new-made elders, the four cats united again. But before he could be certain, the image faded.”

— Erin Hunter

257. “Dappled Leaf nodded. “They can share the spare nest.” As River Ripple disappeared inside his den, Moth Flight glanced shyly at Micah. She’d only shared a nest with her brother before. Dust Muzzle had always teased her that it was like sleeping next to a badger. “I’m afraid I snore.” “Good.” He took another bite of fish. “I snore too.” Dappled Pelt rolled her eyes. “Great,” she muttered.”

— Erin Hunter

258. “Bluestar went on: “If you did, you would train with Graypaw to become a Clan warrior.” “But kittypets can’t be warriors!” Graypaw blurted out. “They don’t have warrior blood!”

— Erin Hunter

259. “Spirits of cats who have gone before,” Moony mewed, “I am sorry I am the only cat left of what was once a noble Clan. I will try to preserve the way of the warrior until my last breath. But I fear that when I die it will die with me, and the memory of SkyClan will be lost forever.”

— Erin Hunter

260. “From this day forward, until he has earned his warrior name, this apprentice will be called Firepaw, in honor of his flame-colored coat.”

— Erin Hunter

261. “If that was one life received, he had eight more to go. How will I bear it? he thought in dismay.”

— Erin Hunter

262. “I will never forget you, Hollyleaf.”

— Erin Hunter

263. “If something is meant to happen, it will,” he pointed out calmly. “And no cat’s will is strong enough to stop it from happening.”

— Erin Hunter

264. “A tabby can’t change his stripes.” Tallpaw sniffed. “Shrewpaw was born with a burr in his fur. I’ll just have to put up with it.”

— Erin Hunter

265. “It is better to scare off a mouse than welcome a badger.”

— Erin Hunter

266. “I’m not so old that I’ve lost my wits, you piece of fox dung!” Tallstar snarled.”

— Erin Hunter

267. “Ravenpaw’s words echoed in his ears. Maybe it’s your time now.”

— Erin Hunter

268. “Me?” mewed Thornpaw in surprise. “It’s your paw! Hurry up, or you’ll have to change your name to Nopaw.”

— Erin Hunter

269. “A menacing snarl came from Frostfur. “What are you doing here?”

— Erin Hunter

270. “Thanks, Crowfeather!” he panted. Looking around, Crowfeather spotted Gorsetail in a nearby beech tree, her fur fluffed up as she spat defiance at the foxes below. And where were you when your apprentice was in danger? Crowfeather wondered.”

— Erin Hunter

271. “One less traitor in the forest.”

— Erin Hunter

272. “Then he spotted Willowpelt diving from the top of a rock to streak across the ground and shove Sootpaw out of the way with outstretched forepaws. The badger landed heavily on her back; her shriek was cut off with a sickening crunch as the huge creature snapped her neck. It scooped up her limp body with one paw and tossed it into the clearing. Sootpaw.”

— Erin Hunter

273. “Stop it, you two!” Spiderleg’s stern mew echoed around the hollow as he separated his kits. “We were just playing,” Toadkit complained. “Well, play something quieter!” Spiderleg snapped. “I don’t envy you, Graystripe. Two kits are hard enough.” Then he yelped in pain. “When I told you to play something else, Toadkit, I didn’t mean attacking my tail!”

— Erin Hunter

274. “Hollyleaf sprang on him, twisted his head to one side, sank her teeth into his fur and skin, telling herself over and over: This is the only way! Ashfur dropped to his belly and Hollyleaf jumped back as he rolled into the stream. She washed the blood from her paws, letting the cold water chill her legs, her flanks, all the way to her heart.”

— Erin Hunter

275. “Not much bigger than a newborn kit, with a black-and-white pelt that glowed in the half-light, the cat trotted up to Tigerclaw and craned its neck to look up at him. “I am Badgerfang!” he squeaked. Tigerclaw snorted. “Are you sure? You’re the smallest warrior I’ve ever seen!”

— Erin Hunter

276. “Clear Sky’s shoulders drooped. “I just want us to be together, like we used to be. Fluttering Bird wants it too.” Thunder felt a surge of sympathy. Was his father still grieving for the young sister he’d lost? “What if you’re wrong?” “I’m not.”

— Erin Hunter

277. “Cedarstar was the first of the nine cats to step forward. He bowed his head to Brokentail and meowed, “I give you a life to live by the warrior code. Remember it well, Brokentail, and let it be your guide. Wiser cats than you or I have lost their way without it.”

— Erin Hunter

278. “Before what?” Quiet Rain cut her off. Her old ears were as sharp as Thunder’s. “Who’s out there, planning my death?”

— Erin Hunter

279. “You will know when the time comes,” Cloudstar replied. Could you be any more vague? Firestar thought irritably.”

— Erin Hunter

280. “Three young cats, with starlight in their eyes and the whisper of an ancient wind in their fur. Just remember this: power is neither good nor evil, but its user makes it so.”

— Erin Hunter

281. “Which cat would give her a seventh life? She scanned the ranks and purred when she saw that Mosskit was padding forward, her tiny paws sending up sparks of starlight where they touched the ground. She had to rear up on her hind paws to touch Bluefur’s head. “With this life I give you trust. Believe in your Clan and in yourself. Never doubt that you know the right path to take.”

— Erin Hunter

282. “You’re going to find Tigerstar. Against that fiend, every cat is helpless.”

— Erin Hunter

283. “Twigpaw glanced at Finpaw. Her heart seemed to skip as he held her gaze. She wondered if he could possibly be as excited as she was at the thought of spending time together.”

— Erin Hunter

284. “What is your name?” Goosefeather called after her. The she-cat carried on walking without looking back. “Mapleshade,” she mewed.”

— Erin Hunter

285. “But why tell me?” Fireheart repeated. “Perhaps after so long I want a cat to know the truth,” meowed Bluestar with a slight frown. “I think you of all cats might understand, Fireheart. Sometimes there are no right choices.”

— Erin Hunter

286. “Scourge himself was killed by Firestar, leader of ThunderClan and Tigerstar’s chief opponent.”

— Erin Hunter

287. “If no cat has more to say, we should end this Gathering,” Firestar meowed. “Fine by me,” Blackstar replied. Onestar and Leopardstar nodded.”

— Erin Hunter

288. “It is a long time since I saw you lose a life, Bluestar.” Firepaw overheard Tigerclaw’s whispered words. “How many have you lost now?” Firepaw couldn’t help feeling surprised at Tigerclaw’s open curiosity.”

— Erin Hunter

289. “Sandstorm pressed her flank to Firestar’s. “Bluestar was right. Fire did save the Clan.” “And now there are four Clans again,” Graystripe added. “Just as there should be.”

— Erin Hunter

290. “Go get something to eat.” He glanced at Featherwhisker. “You may as well go, too, and while you’re at the fresh-kill pile, you can bring me back a morsel to eat. I’ve had a busy morning.” Bluefur glanced around at the clearing. It was scattered with herbs lying amid fallen leaves, and a patch of grass was flattened in one corner where the sun pooled. It was the exact shape of a plump medicine cat. Busy? Huh.”

— Erin Hunter

291. “Stormfur yowled. He wove like a fish.”

— Erin Hunter

292. “There are times when a storm is just a storm.”

— Erin Hunter

293. “I’ll always be your friend, Talltail. But I’m a kittypet and you’re a warrior. You’ll always be a Warrior.”

— Erin Hunter

294. “The forest stretched away before him. Beneath his paws he could feel the crisp crackle of newly fallen leaves. Silverpelt glittered in the sky like morning dew scattered on black fur.”

— Erin Hunter

295. “Longtail.” He looked over at the striped warrior.”

— Erin Hunter

296. “SPOTTEDLEAF – beautiful dark tortoiseshell she-cat with a distinctive dappled coat.”

— Erin Hunter

297. “It was Tigerstar’s ambition that destroyed him. If he had been willing to wait for power to come to him, he would’ve been the greatest leader in the forest.”

— Erin Hunter

298. “As Firestar drew nearer he recognized the cream-and-brown tabby she-cat he had surprised in the scrubland near the Twolegplace.”

— Erin Hunter

299. “What’s the point of knowing the warrior code if all you do is ignore what it says?”

— Erin Hunter

300. “Jaykit is blind...”

— Erin Hunter