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“ignore the pain, play through it.”

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Susan Elizabeth Phillips is a renowned American author, born on December 11, 1948. Her works are known for their humor, warmth, and emotional depth, which have won her a large following among readers. more

“I found myself grinning until my cheeks hurt, my scalp prickling till I thought it might lift off my head. My tongue ran away from me, giddy with freedom. This, and this, and this, I said to him. I did not have to fear that I spoke too much. I did not have to worry that I was too slender, or too slow. This and this and this! I taught him how to skip stones, and he taught me how to carve wood. I could feel every nerve in my body, every brush of air against my skin.”

Feels Said Body Might Found Hurt Worry Too Much Air Taught Stones Skins Woods Tongue Lifts Ran Spokes Nerves Cheeks Brushes Skip Slender Grinning Giddy

Book:The Song of Achilles

Source: The Song of Achilles

“She made a sound of regret. ‘We come second, you and I, Luc-ien,’ she said. ‘Our allegiance is always to our kingdoms. Without that allegiance, our people would fall.’ She placed her head back against his chest and he felt her tears. ‘This is not our time.’ ‘But that will never mean I love you less,’ he said.”

People Mean Made Said Fall Felt Sound Love You Tears Regret Kingdoms Our Time Chests Allegiance

Author:Melina Marchetta

“People aren’t interested in the truth, Dafar. They’re interested in what keeps them safe. They’re interested in being looked after. They’re interested in a tale being spun... Mighty men have moments of great despair that common people do not want to know about.”

People Knows Men Want Moments Common Safe Despair Tales Spun

Author:Melina Marchetta

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