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I can't make sense out of that girl," he said to the bard. "Can you?" "Never mind," Fflewddur said. "We aren't really expected to. (Lloyd Alexander)
If I do find pride, I'll not find it in what I was or what I am, but what I may become. Not in my birth, but in myself. View quote
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Llonio said life was a net for luck; to Hevydd the Smith life was a forge; and to Dwyvach the Weaver-Woman a loom. They spoke truly, for it is all of these. But you,' Taran said, his eyes meeting the potter's, 'you have shown me life is one thing more. It is clay to be shaped, as raw clay on a potter's wheel. View quote
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Craftsmanship isn't like water in an earthen pot, to be taken out by the dipperful until it's empty. No, the more drawn out the more remains. View quote
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The only thing a cat worries about is what's happening right now. As we tell the kittens, you can only wash one paw at a time. View quote
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Just because you've seen something doesn't mean you'll stop looking. There's always something you didn't see before. View quote
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Seize the day, whatever's in it to seize, before something comes along and seizes you. View quote
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Forgive me....I called you an idiot. I spoke too hastily. You are not. Had I given it more thought, I would have called you a scoundrel. View quote
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Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice. View quote
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...Writings can be stolen, or changed, or used for evil purposes. But isn't the risk worth taking? The more people who share knowledge, the greater safeguard for it. Isn't there more danger in ignorance than knowledge? View quote
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No matter what has happened, you're not a pig-boy; you're an Assistant Pig Keeper! (Lloyd Alexander)
Believe what you like. You'll be surprised how comforting it is.” "I ask no comfort,” Taran replied, "but the truth, be it harsh or happy. View quote
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In the algebra of fantasy, A times B doesn't have to equal B times A. But, once established, the equation must hold throughout the story. View quote
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Oh yes,” said the Emperor. "That's what you have to do when you approach the Celestial Presence-that's me.” "Well, I'm afraid that no cat in the world ever bowed to an emperor,” said Jason. "They just won't do it, Ichigo, and you're wasting your time if you try to force them. A cat does what he wants, when he wants, emperor or not. View quote
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What civilization would be complete without a cat?” the Professor went on. "What greater blessing to the home than the kindly yet watchful eye of this tiger of the fireside? View quote
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Behind one truth there is always yet another. View quote
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I only suggest to you: Will you dwell on killing this man? You wish for revenge? If you do, he has already killed you by slow poison. So, let it go. Why waste your time? His life will see to his death. View quote
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My parents were horrified when I told them I wanted to be an author. View quote
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I intend to follow the path of virtue. It will not be overcrowded. View quote
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For the deeds of a man, not the words of a prophecy, are what shape his destiny. View quote
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What seems to be love beyond any question is usually a simple case of indigestion. (Lloyd Alexander)
I'm trying to make myself invisible." "That's an odd thing to attempt. View quote
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Trust your luck, Taran Wanderer. But don't forget to put out your nets! View quote
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There is more honor in a field well plowed than in a field steeped in blood. View quote
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You know how chickens are, imagining the world coming to an end one moment, then pecking corn the next. View quote
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