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“If you think of something, do it. Plenty of people often think, “I’d like to do this, or that.”

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This book compiles a selection of short stories that delve into a range of topics and storylines, offering readers a diverse and engaging reading experience. more

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Lydia Davis

Lydia Davis is an American writer born on July 15, 1947. Known for her concise and refined style, Davis is renowned for her short story writing. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the MacArthur Genius Grant. more

“The true meaning of courage is to be afraid, and then, with your knees knocking and your heart racing, to step out anyway—even when that step makes sense to nobody but you. I know that’s not easy. But making a bold move is the only way to truly advance toward the grandest vision the universe has for you.”

Knows Way Heart Moving Universe Easy Vision Steps Make Sense Knees Racing Knocking True Meaning Bold Moves Heart Racing

Author:Oprah Winfrey

“How'd it go with Leesha?" "It was great! We were bad cop and bad cop!”

Cop

Author:Cinda Williams Chima

“They may be called the Palace Guard, the City Guard, or the Patrol. Whatever the name, their purpose in any work of heroic fantasy is identical: it is, round about Chapter Three (or ten minutes into the film) to rush into the room, attack the hero one at a time, and be slaughtered. No one ever asks them if they want to. This book is dedicated to those fine men.”

Ifs Men Want May Book Film Purpose Three Asks Names Rooms Cities Fantasy Minutes Fine Hero Ten Rounds Dedicated Heroic Chapters Palaces Identical

Author:Terry Pratchett

“Etienne gave me lessons. Three of them. Then he said I was a menace and refused to teach me anything more for fear that I’d slice his head off.”

Said Three Teach Lessons Menace

Author:Mira Grant

“Boys think girls are like books, If the cover doesn't catch their eye they won't bother to read what's inside".”

Ifs Thinking Men Love Life Book Eye Girl Women Inspiring Boys Bother Inner Beauty

Author:Marilyn Monroe

“Tomer: “What's this?” Cabinet: “Wt's ths?” Wedge: “Cabinet.” Tomer: “I know it's a cabinet, but it's talking.” Cabinet: “...ts tlkng” Janson: “Oh that. It's the Catann Minister of Crawling Into Very Small Spaces.” Tycho: “He bet Wedge he could fold himself in the that cabinet, around the shelves and all.” Hobbie: “Never bet against Wedge. The Minister gets to stay in there until he admits that it was a stupid bet and that Wedge doesn't owe him anything.”

Knows Space Talking Stupid Ministers Shelves Folds Cabinets Crawling Wedges Small Spaces

Author:Aaron Allston

“How many miles to Babylon? Three-score and ten. Can I get there by candle-light? Yes, there and back again. If your heels are nimble and light, You will get there by candle-light”

Ifs Light Three Ten Miles Score Candle Heels Back Again Babylon Nimble Candle Lights

Author:Mira Grant

“And unlike the rest of you, he hasn’t yet time to ruin his career or his mind." "Then he won’t do. Send him home. Get us another lunatic." "Excuse me!" [hopping up to stand in his seat] "Elassar Targon, master of the universe, reporting for duty!" "I withdraw my objection.”

Mind Home Universe Careers Masters Duty Excuse Ruins Seats Lunatic Objections Excuse Me Hopping

Author:Aaron Allston

“Rogue Squadron doesn’t run. Unless we really, really have to." "No, this will be Wraith Squadron’s mission." "We don’t mind running. Even when we don’t have to.”

Mind Running Missions Rogues Wraith

Author:Aaron Allston

“I marked their location in case Kell wanted to blow them up or something.” “I don’t have to blow up everything I see. I just like to.”

Wanted Cases Blow Location

Book:The X-Wing Series: Star Wars Legends 10-Book Bundle: Rogue Squadron, Wedge's Gamble, The Krytos Trap, The Bacta War, Wraith Squadron ,Iron Fist, Solo Command, Isard's Revenge, Starfighters of Adumar, Mercy Kill

Source: The X-Wing Series: Star Wars Legends 10-Book Bundle: Rogue Squadron, Wedge's Gamble, The Krytos Trap, The Bacta War, Wraith Squadron ,Iron Fist, Solo Command, Isard's Revenge, Starfighters of Adumar, Mercy Kill

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