“My view of civilization is that there have always been small pockets o...” — Nancy Farmer Quote

“My view of civilization is that there have always been small pockets of good, decent, kind people surrounded by corrupt and evil power structures. It's always a battle to stay on the side of good.”

“I am now writing a book called 'Far Enough,' very loosely based on my childhood. This is difficult because it forces me to remember people I loved who are gone.”

“I am she who lifts the mountains”

“Some guys are always gifted: Amazing length, amazing athleticism. But just put me in front of that guy. That's my mindset. I'm gonna battle.”

“There's a lot of pressure, and it's a long battle, to coach at the elite level. My wife and I didn't take a vacation for 10 years.”

“In the '90s, there was always this continuous pitting of women against each other in the media, trying to make them battle it out.”