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“Surely there is no more wretched sight that the human body unloved and uncared for.”

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Dutch Christian missionary and author, known for her role in helping Jews escape Nazi persecution during World War II. Corrie Ten Boom is renowned for her book 'The Hiding Place', which tells her own story and faith. more

“"Clove!" Cato's voice is much nearer now. I can tell by the pain in it that he sees her on the ground. "You better run now, Fire Girl," says Thresh. I don't need to be told twice. I flip over and my feet dig into the hard-packed earth as I run away from Thresh and Clove and the sound of Cato's voice. Only when I reach the woods do I turn back for an instant. Thresh and both large backpacks are vanishing over the edge of the plain into the area I've never seen. Cato kneels beside Clove, spear in hand, begging her to stay with him. In a moment, he will realize it's futile; she can't be saved.”

Needs I Can Hard Moments Hands Running Earth Pain Turns Girl Sound Voice Realizing Fire Feet Areas Edges Woods Saved Instant Running Away Flip Begging Spears Vanishing Over The Edge Cato Thresh

Author:Suzanne Collins

“Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that but not with all those flies and death and stuff.”

“From now on the enemy is more clever than you. From now on the enemy is stronger than you. From now on you are always about to lose.”

Loses Enemy Stronger Clever

Book:Ender's Game Boxed Set: Ender's Game, Ender's Shadow

Source: Ender's Game Boxed Set: Ender's Game, Ender's Shadow

“May the peace of God be with you," she says, her voice low, "even in the midst of trouble." "Why would it?" I say softly, so no one else can hear. "After all I've done..." "It isn't about you," she says. "It is a gift. You cannot earn it, or it ceases to be a gift.”

May Done Voice Trouble Lows Cease Midst Insurgent God Is With You

Author:Veronica Roth

“On an exceptionally hot evening early in July a young man came out of the garret in which he lodged in S. Place and walked slowly, as though in hesitation, towards K. bridge.”

Men Young Hot Evening Bridges Young Man July Hesitation

Book:Crime and Punishment

Source: Crime and Punishment

“Check yourself before you wreck yourself.”

Safety Checks Wrecks Health And Safety Workplace Safety Check Yourself Due Date

Book:The Abandon Trilogy: Abandon, Underworld and Awaken

Source: The Abandon Trilogy: Abandon, Underworld and Awaken

“Only a real asshole takes liberties with someone else's car stereo. That's serious.”

Real Liberty Car Serious

Book:Just Listen

Source: Just Listen

“Valek's thoughts returned to Yelena. An icy finger of loneliness touched the emptiness inside him. She was in Sitia, where she needed to be to learn about her magical powers, but she had taken his heart with her.”

Heart Taken Loneliness Needed Fingers Emptiness Touched Icy Emptiness Inside

Book:The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study

Source: The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study

“He was my first boyfriend, and I made him my everything - he was my new life, my new love, my new compass point. I guess that's the danger with firsts - you lose all sense of proportion.”

Firsts Made Loses Danger Proportion New Life Compass My New Love First Boyfriend

Book:Boy Meets Boy

Source: Boy Meets Boy

“We are searching for the same thing,” Stripey said. “How do you know?” Janco asked. “I read his mind.” The Sitian pointed to Ari. “Yours was too…chaotic. Too many useless thoughts to wade through.” A compliment or an insult? Janco guessed compliment and preened.”

Knows Mind Said Useless Insult Do You Know Compliment Chaotic Wade

Author:Maria V. Snyder

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