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“Every great story seems to begin with a snake.”

Quote by Nicolas Cage

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Nicolas Cage, born on January 7, 1964, is an internationally renowned actor known for his versatile performances across various genres, from thrillers to comedies and dramas. His notable works include 'Face/Off', the 'National Treasure' series, and 'Windtalkers'. more

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Book:Pippi Longstocking

Source: Pippi Longstocking

“Then she yelled after the girl, 'No, we haven't seen any bald 'uns all days. But yesterday seventeen of 'em went by. Arm in arm!”

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Book:Pippi Longstocking

Source: Pippi Longstocking

“Wish all my corpses would do that.”

Book:Broken

Source: Broken

“Go out and ask her into the alley.” Clay looked at Jeremy as if he’d just been told to dance the rumba on a public thoroughfare. I bit back a laugh. “Just walk over to her and point at the alley. Maybe say…I don’t know…something like ‘fifty bucks.’ ” I looked at Jeremy. “Does that sound right? Fifty?” His brows shot up. “Why are you asking me?” “I wasn’t—I just meant, as a general…” I threw up my hands. “How am I supposed to know how much a hooker costs?”

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Book:Broken

Source: Broken

“Which is the other reason hip-hop is controversial: People don't bother trying to get it. The problem isn't in the rap or the rapper or the culture. The problem is that so many people don't even know how to listen to the music.”

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Book:Decoded (Enhanced Edition)

Source: Decoded (Enhanced Edition)

“I got to eavesdrop at a window. As Clay said, I did have another option. I could wait in the car and let them fill me in later. So, eavesdropping it was.”

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Book:Broken

Source: Broken

“Jacián!" She yells again, and then she says something in Spanish. A moment later he comes down the hallway. "I'm going to tell Grandfather you said that," he says. "What do you want?”

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Book:Cryer's Cross

Source: Cryer's Cross

“Fear doesn't shut you down; it wakes you up”

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Author:Veronica Roth

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“Good science fiction is intelligent. It asks big questions that are on people's minds. It's not impossible. It has some sort of root in the abstract.”

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Author:Nicolas Cage