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There should be a rule against your own inner monologue throwing around that much sarcasm. (Jim Butcher)
What is the point of having free will if one cannot occasionally spit in the eye of destiny? View quote
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Everybody should get to make a living with their passion. View quote
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My main source for faith-based stuff is mostly the Bible, and a childhood with a much, much higher-than-median exposure to theological thought. View quote
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When I started, I was pretty sure I was going to be writing some goofy little wizard novels that might make me some part-time money and would hopefully lead to something I could do better. View quote
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You're such a cynic," Molly said. "I think cynics are playful and cute. View quote
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I sometimes give myself excellent advice. Occasionally, I even listen to it. View quote
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There are old swordsmen and bold swordsmen. But few old, bold swordsmen. View quote
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There's a fine line between audacity and idiocy. View quote
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Nobody can be bad at everything. There's no such thing as a perfect screwup. View quote
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People love dogs. You can never go wrong adding a dog to the story. (Jim Butcher)
Harry," Bob drawled, his eye lights flickering smugly, "what you know about women, I could juggle. View quote
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I know it's not thematically in tune with my new job and all, but I find it effective. Build a man a fire and he's warm for a day," I say. "But set a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life. Tao of Pratchett. I live by it. View quote
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Punctuality is for people with nothing better to do. View quote
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Wizards and computers get along about as well as flamethrowers and libraries. View quote
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Laughter is good for you. Nine out of ten stand-up comedians recommend laughter in the face of intense stupidity. View quote
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Me and polite have never been on close terms. View quote
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Ack!" I said. Fearless master of the witty dialogue, that's me. View quote
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Smiling always seems to annoy people more than actually insulting them. Or maybe I just have an annoying smile. View quote
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I ask people impertinent questions. Hopefully turning up pertinent answers. View quote
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Body or mind, heart or soul, we're all human, and we're supposed to feel pain. You cut yourself off from it at your own risk. (Jim Butcher)
Open eyes are of little use when the mind behind them is closed. View quote
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Things are not always as bad as they seem. Sometimes, the darkness only makes it easier to see the light. View quote
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If I was on the road to Hell, at least I was going in style. View quote
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I let out a battle cry. Sure, a lot of people might have mistaken it for a sudden yelp of unmanly fear, but trust me. It was a battle cry. View quote
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