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Quote by Hilary Mantel

“[T]he heart is like any other organ, you can weigh it on a scale.”

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British author Hilary Mantel is renowned for her historical novels, particularly for her Thomas Cromwell series, which has earned her international acclaim. Mantel's works are celebrated for their profound insights and literary achievements. more

“See you tomorrow,” he said, instead. “All right.” Then, impulsively, I asked, “Do you have a place to sleep tonight?” “Sure,” he said with a smile, and started off as if he had somewhere to be. I could have bitten off my tongue because I pushed him into a lie. Once he started lying to me, it would be harder to get him to trust me with the truth. I don’t know why it works that way, but it does—at least in my experience.”

Ifs Knows Way Doe Said Would Be Lying Sleep Tomorrow Harder Tongue Tonight Trust Me Lie To Me

Book:The Mercy Thompson Collection

Source: The Mercy Thompson Collection

“And change isn't destruction. It's just change.”

Destruction

Book:Thin Air

Source: Thin Air

“But death is stronger than that and when you cover your eyes you are the one who can't see the dark. The dark still sees you.”

Stills Eye Dark Stronger

Book:The Elementals

Source: The Elementals

“And in the fountain squatted a giant crab. I’m not talking ‘giant’ like $7.99 all-you-can-eat Alaskan king crab. I’m talking ‘giant’ like bigger than the fountain.”

Talking Kings Bigger Giants Fountain Not Talking Crabs Alaskans

Author:Rick Riordan

“He nodded nervously. ‘He looks like a magician. I hate magicians. They usually have rabbits.’ I stared at him. ‘You’re scared of bunnies?’ ‘Blah-hah-hah! They’re big bullies. Always stealing celery from defenceless satyrs.”

Looks Bigs Hate I Hate Scared Stealing Bully Magician Rabbits Bunnies Blah Celery Satyrs

Book:Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian

Source: Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian

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