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“Imprudent people accumulate adversaries, intelligent people accumulate acquaintances, and enlightened people accumulate friends.”

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“Disappointment overwhelmed him. He sat down on the large rock, feeling more miserable than ever. He thought he would just stay a while and think about things. It was cool and peaceful in the cave and the sweet fragrance was soothing. It was good just to be alone. He wouldn’t tell the others about his discovery; they would only come here and spoil it. This would be his own secret. He suddenly wished that the cave was nearer home, then he could come here often. This could be his secret place, his thinking place. This could be his wishing cave.”

“The little group rested on the bank of a river. Calm reigned, only disturbed by the snores of Gwizdo, who was fast asleep next to Hector. The two were lying on the bank. Nearby, sitting side by side under a tree, Lian-Chu and the moustached man were engaged in discussion.”

“Gwizdo took out some gold coins from a purse which he held out in his hand, then handed them to Zoria. "Yes, well, it's fine being yourself, but being yourself and poor is no fun. So, here is your share." Hector and Lian-Chu exchanged a stunned look. It's not every day Gwizdo had this kind of generosity! "But Gwizdo", protested the young girl, "I already told you that I was leaving everything to you." "No", corrected Gwizdo, "It wasn't you who told us that, it was the big guy with the enormous moustache.”