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Quote by L. Frank Baum

“But you will admit that it's a good thing to be alive.”

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L. Frank Baum was an American author best known for his fantasy novel series, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. His works have had a profound impact on children's literature. more

“Yes?" she asked, eyeing me guardedly. I struck out a hand and said "Shake." Arra stared at the hand, then into my unfocused eyes. "One good fight doesn't make you a warrior," she said. "Shake!" I repeated angrily. "And if I don't?" she asked. "I'll get back up on the bars and fight you till you do," I growled. Arra studied me at length, then nodded and took my hand. "Power to you, Darren Shan," she said gruffly. "Power," I repeated weakly, then fainted into her arms and knew no more till I came to in my hammock the next night.”

Ifs Said Hands Eye Night Fighting Next Arms Bars Warrior Shakes Length Get Back Good Fight Darren Hammocks

Author:Darren Shan

“The whole thing is quite hopeless, so it's no good worrying about tomorrow. It probably won't come.”

Whole Worry Tomorrow Hopeless

Book:The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings

Source: The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings

“He knew that all the hazards and perils were now drawing together to a point: the next day would be a day of doom, the day of final effort or disaster, the last gasp.”

Would Be Together Lasts Next Effort Finals Drawing Disaster Next Day Doom Peril Hazards

Book:The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings

Source: The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings

“and I circle ten thousand years long; And I still don't know if I'm a falcon, a storm, or an unfinished song”

Ifs Knows Years Long Stills Religion Song Thousand Ten Storm Circles Thousand Years Unfinished Falcon

Author:Rainer Maria Rilke

“What do you suppose is the use of a child without any meaning? Even a joke should have some meaning-- and a child's more imporant than a joke, I hope. You couldn't deny that, even if you tried with both hands.”

Ifs Should Children Use Hands Jokes Should Have Deny

Book:Alice in Wonderland

Source: Alice in Wonderland

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