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Quote by Robin McKinley

“Your attitude is perhaps a little unnecessarily rigorous," suggested Jack.”

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Robin McKinley is an American children's literature author known for her modern interpretations of myths and legends. Her works, rich in imagination and deep emotion, have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

“But pearls are for tears, the old legend says," Gilbert had objected. "I'm not afraid of that. And tears can be happy as well as sad. My very happiest moments have been when I had tears in my eyes—when Marilla told me I might stay at Green Gables—when Matthew gave me the first pretty dress I ever had—when I heard that you were going to recover from the fever. So give me pearls for our troth ring, Gilbert, and I'll willingly accept the sorrow of life with its joy." -Anne”

Source: The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery - 20 Titles in One Volume: Including Anne of Green Gables Series, Emily Starr Trilogy, The Blue Castle, The Story Girl & Pat of Silver Bush Series: Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Ingleside, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, Emily of New Moon, The Golden Road, Magic for Marigold, A Tangled Web, Jane of Lantern Hill & many more

“There was no light. The darkness was deep and there was no dazzle.”

Light Darkness Dazzle

Book:A Ring of Endless Light

Source: A Ring of Endless Light

“Just as your hand has the power to hide the sun, mediocrity has the power to hide your inner light. Do not blame others for your own incompetence.”

Hands Light Sun Blame Mediocrity Incompetence Inner Light

Book:Warrior of the Light -

Source: Warrior of the Light -

“If you wish to discover the guilty person, first find out to whom the crime might be useful.”

Ifs Firsts Persons Might Wish Crime Guilty Guilty Person

Book:The Count of Monte Cristo

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo