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“Don't let him upset you," Niko told the four softly. "He's old and he's frightened." "You're as old as him, and you aren't scared of us," Briar pointed out. Niko glared at him. "Thank you so much," he retorted waspishly.”

Book:Daja's Book

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Daja's Book

Daja's Book is a fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young girl named Daja, who discovers her unique abilities and embarks on a quest in a magical realm filled with creatures and challenges. more

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Tamora Pierce

Tamora Pierce is an American writer known for her young adult literature. Her works often explore themes of gender, power, and growth, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more

“At last Niko dropped his hands, and opened his eyes. His perfect tree illusion solidified and settled. "Very nice," said Briar with approval. "Couldn't have done better myself" "Couldn't do it at all yourself," muttered Tris. Briar ignored her. "But you'd never find a cork oak in these parts. Too cold." Niko looked down his nose at the boy. "I beg your pardon?" Briar shrugged. "Just thought I'd mention it." Niko glared.”

Said Done Hands Eye Lasts Perfect Boys Nice Tree Cold Illusion Noses His Eyes Approval Ignored Pardon Very Nice Oaks Tris Cork Briars

Author:Tamora Pierce

“Most people hew the battlements of life from compromise, erecting their impregnable keeps from judicious submissions, fabricating their philosophical drawbridges from emotional retractions and scalding marauders in the boiling oil of sour grapes.”

People Emotional Philosophical Oil Compromise Submission Grapes Sour Boiling Sour Grapes

Book:Save Me the Waltz: A Novel

Source: Save Me the Waltz: A Novel

“There seemed to be some heavenly support beneath his shoulder blades that lifted his feet from the ground in ecstatic suspension, as if he secretly enjoyed the ability to fly but was walking as a compromise to convention.”

Ifs Ability Support Feet Walking Shoulders Compromise Enjoyed Heavenly Conventions Blades Ecstatic Suspension

Book:Save Me the Waltz: A Novel

Source: Save Me the Waltz: A Novel

“You couldn't be here if stars hadn't exploded, because the elements - the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution - weren't created at the beginning of time. They were created in the nuclear furnaces of stars, and the only way they could get into your body is if the stars were kind enough to explode. So, forget Jesus. The stars died so that you could be here today.”

Ifs Way Kind Matter Enough Body Today Jesus Stars Forget Evolution Elements Died Your Body Nuclear Iron Carbon Oxygen Things That Matter Stardust Furnaces Nitrogen

Author:Lawrence M. Krauss

“Calf love doesn't usually survive amputation, Your Majesty.”

Majesty Calves Attolia Amputation King Of Attolia

Author:Megan Whalen Turner

“Why not make a daily pleasure out a daily necessity.”

Pleasure Why Not Positive Outlook

Author:Peter Mayle

“If you can't be cheerful, be as cheerful as you can.”

Ifs Cheerful

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Source: L. M. MONTGOMERY – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & Autobiography (Including Anne Shirley Novels, Chronicles of Avonlea & The Story Girl Series): Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, The Golden Road, Kilmeny of the Orchard, The Watchman, Songs of the Sea & many more

“There was always a minority afraid of something, and a great majority afraid of the dark, afraid of the future, afraid of the past, afraid of the present, afraid of themselves and shadows of themselves”

Past Dark Shadow Majority Minorities Martian Chronicles

Book:The Martian Chronicles

Source: The Martian Chronicles

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