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“Why not? Why not?Why not not, then, if the best reasoning you can contrive is why not?”

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American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more

“She was chosen,' Mae insists. No, you're wrong,' I say. 'She was only a girl.'... She was gone for some time. You were the only force that kept her from turning completely. That's magic. Perhaps the most powerful I've seen.' -In response to Felicity's love for Pippa keeping her from turning into a Winterland creature.”

Girl Force Powerful Gone Magic Creatures Response Chosen Most Powerful Felicity Mae

Author:Libba Bray

“Centuries of fighting, and for what? I say. "Today it ends. I can't live in fear any longer. I've cursed this power. I've both enjoyed and misused it. And I've hidden it away. Now I must try to wield it correctly, to marry it to a purpose and hope that is enough.”

Trying I Can Ends Enough Today Purpose Fighting Century Enjoyed Cursed Misused

Book:The Sweet Far Thing

Source: The Sweet Far Thing

“She shrieks above the din. "If you wish a battle, I shall give it. I am the last of my kind. I shall not lie down without a fight.”

Ifs Giving Kind Lasts Lying Fighting Wish Battle

Book:The Sweet Far Thing

Source: The Sweet Far Thing

“As a woman, I find it very embarrassing to be in a meeting and realize I'm the only one in the room with balls.”

Realizing Rooms Balls Meetings Embarrassing

Book:Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writers' Manual

Source: Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writers' Manual

“The only difference between reality and fiction is that fiction needs to be credible.”

Needs Reality Differences Fiction Credible

Author:Mark Twain

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