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For an instant she hesitated. Baldanders said, 'You may trust him. The doctor has his own way of looking at the world, but he lies less than people believe. Gene Wolfe
When afterwards I tried to tell my aunt, she punished me again for my wicked persistence. Then, as I said, everyone was forbidden to listen to me, to hear a word about it. Even my fairy-tale books were taken away from me for a time - because I was too 'imaginative'. Eh! Yes, they did that! My father belonged to the old school.... And my story was driven back upon myself. I whispered it to my pillow - my pillow that was often damp and salt to my whispering lips with childish tears. And I added... H. G. Wells
I'm in no position to hand down any advice," he said, "but there's a rule I follow when I don't know what to do."A rule?"If you have to choose between something that has form and something that doesn't, go for the one without form. That's my rule. Whenever I run into a wall I follow that rule, and it always works out. Even if it's hard going at the time. Haruki Murakami
Despite what some people have said, President Bush did not want black people to die in New Orleans. However, he did hope they would not relocate to any areas of Texas that he likes to frequent. Scott McClellan
The sisters and brothers that you meet give you the materials which your character uses to build itself. It is said that some people are born great, others achieve it, some have it thrust upon them. In truth, the ways in which your character is built have to do with all three of those. Those around you, those you choose, and those who choose you. Maya Angelou
Edith Wharton quote: "[B]ut he had lived in a world in which, as he said, no one who..."
[B]ut he had lived in a world in which, as he said, no one who loved ideas need hunger mentally. Edith Wharton
J. K. Rowling quote: "Ron," said Hermione in a dignified voice, "you are the most..."
Ron," said Hermione in a dignified voice, "you are the most insensitive wart I have ever had the misfortune to meet. J. K. Rowling
Frodo drew himself up, and again Sam was startled by his words and his stern voice. 'On the Precious? How dare you?' he said. 'Think! Would you commit your promise to that, Smeagol? It will hold you. But it is more treacherous than you are. It may twist your words. Beware! J. R. R. Tolkien
Kate DiCamillo quote: "Desperaux," she said. He saw his name on her lips."I honor..."
Desperaux," she said. He saw his name on her lips."I honor you," whispered Desperaux. "I honor you. Kate DiCamillo
Nevertheless, he had, on a certain star-lit evening, said wonderingly and quite reverently: "Deh moon looks like hell, don't it? Stephen Crane
J. K. Rowling quote: "Because that's what Hermione does,' said Ron, shrugging. 'When..."
Because that's what Hermione does,' said Ron, shrugging. 'When in doubt, go to the library. J. K. Rowling
Where's my bed?!" Dairine shrieked. "It's on Pluto," Nita said. "On the winter side, somewhere nice and dark and quiet, where you won't find it if you look all day-which you're not going to have time to do, becaus you'll be in school. Diane Duane
I said to him, "Shall I tell you where the men are who believe most in themselves? For I can tell you. I know of men who believe in themselves more colossally than Napoleon or Caesar. I know where flames the fixed star of certainty and success. I can guide you to the thrones of the Super-men. The men who really believe in themselves are all in lunatic asylums. Gilbert K. Chesterton
Mistakes wreck your life. But they make what you have. It's kind of all one. You know what Hester told me when we were working the sheep one time? She said it's no good to complain about your flock, because it's the put-together of all your past choices. Barbara Kingsolver
Tove Jansson quote: "It looks rather ordinary," said the Snork. "Unless you..."
It looks rather ordinary," said the Snork. "Unless you consider that a top hat is always somewhat extraordinary, of course. Tove Jansson

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