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“Our purpose on this earth is not one single event, an accomplishment we can check off a list. There is no test. No passing or failing. There's only us, each moment shaping who we are, into what we will become.”

Quote by Cynthia Hand

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Cynthia Hand is an American author born in 1978. She is known for her young adult literature, particularly the 'Guardians' series, which combines elements of fantasy, romance, and growth. more

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