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“He turned away, and suddenly she thought about the old children's story, where the stupid girl opens the box that God gave her, and all the evils of the world fly out, except Hope, which stays at the bottom; and she wondered what Hope was doing in there in the first place, in with all the bad things. Then the answer came to her, and she wondered how she could've been so stupid. Hope was in there because it was evil too, probably the worst of them all, so heavy with malice and pain that it couldn't drag itself out of the opened box.”

Quote by K.J. Parker

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K.J. Parker, born in 1961, is a British author known for his unique style and profound philosophical insights. His works span across various literary genres, including fantasy, mystery, and science fiction. more

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