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“I've taken care of it," I said My father looked at me, shocked. Then I realized "taken care of" had a very specific meaning in his line of work. "No, no, I mean he's gone.”

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Gordon Korman

Gordon Korman, born on October 23, 1963, is a renowned Canadian author specializing in young adult literature. His works are highly appreciated for their humor and insightful exploration of various issues faced by teenagers. more

“To every man, in his acquaintance with a new art, there comes a moment when that which before was meaningless first lifts, as it were, one corner of the curtain that hides its mystery, and reveals, in a burst of delight which later and fuller understanding can hardly ever equal, one glimpse of the indefinite possibilities within.”

Men Firsts Art Moments Understanding Mystery Possibility Equal Delight Corners Every Man Lifts Meaningless Glimpse Curtains Acquaintance

Book:Out of the Silent Planet

Source: Out of the Silent Planet

“A Proper Tea is much nicer than a Very Nearly Tea, which is one you forget about afterwards.”

Forget Tea

Author:A. A. Milne

“All true tea lovers not only like their tea strong, but like it a little stronger with each year that passes.”

Years Littles Strong Lovers Stronger Tea Cups Of Tea Coffee And Tea Tea Coffee

Book:The complete works of George Orwell

Source: The complete works of George Orwell

“We had a kettle; we let it leak: Our not repairing made it worse. We haven't had any tea for a week... The bottom is out of the Universe.”

Made Universe Week Havens Bottom Made It Tea Tea Party Leaks Kettles Repairing Green Tea Sweet Tea

Book:Collected Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated Edition): 5 Novels & 350+ Short Stories, Poetry, Historical Military Works and Autobiographical Writings from one of the most popular writers in England, known for The Jungle Book, Kim, The Man Who Would Be King

Source: Collected Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated Edition): 5 Novels & 350+ Short Stories, Poetry, Historical Military Works and Autobiographical Writings from one of the most popular writers in England, known for The Jungle Book, Kim, The Man Who Would Be King

“The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright-- And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night.”

Might Night Sun Sea Middle Shining Odd Smooth Middle Of The Night Alice Adventures In Wonderland Walrus

Author:Lewis Carroll

“It's not the honors and the prizes and the fancy outsides of life which ultimately nourish our souls. It's the knowing that we can be trusted, that we never have to fear the truth, that the bedrock of our very being is good stuff.”

Soul Stuff Knowing Honor Fancy Prize Trusted Bedrock

Book:You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

Source: You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

“"Well, we were always going to fail that one," said Ron gloomily as they ascended the marble staircase. He had just made Harry feel rather better by telling him how he told the examiner in detail about the ugly man with a wart on his nose in the crystal ball, only to look up and realize he had been describing the examiner's reflection.”