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“Fancies are like shadows...you can't cage them, they're such wayward, dancing things.”

Book:The Anne of Green Gables Chronicles (Annotated Edition)

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The Anne of Green Gables Chronicles (Annotated Edition)

This annotated edition of 'The Anne of Green Gables Chronicles' includes detailed scholarly notes and commentary that provide insight into the historical context, literary devices, and themes of the original novel. The edition aims to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the classic story. more

Author

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author renowned for her children's literature, particularly the 'Anne of Green Gables' series. Her works are celebrated for their refreshing style and profound insights into human nature. more

“in that small [time] most greatly lived this star of England: Fortune made his sword, By which the world's best garden he achiev'd And left it to his son imperial lord. Henry the Sixth, in infant bands crown'd King of France and England did this King succeed; Whose state so many of had the managing, That they lost France and made his England bleed.”

World Made States Lost Left Stars Lord Son Kings Succeed Band Garden England Fortune France Crowns Infant Lord Henry France And England

Book:Shakespeare's King Henry V

Source: Shakespeare's King Henry V

“Most enjoyable activities are not natural; they demand an effort that initially one is reluctant to make. But once the interaction starts to provide feedback to the person's skills, it usually begins to be intrinsically rewarding.”

Persons Natural Effort Activity Skills Demand Interaction Feedback Enjoyable Reluctant

Book:Flow: the psychology of optimal experience

Source: Flow: the psychology of optimal experience

“I'd like to be known for more than being the guy in the big suit.”

Bigs Guy Known Suits

Author:David Byrne

“Why, I can smile and murder whiles I smile, And cry 'content' to that which grieves my heart, And wet my cheeks with artificial tears, And frame my face for all occasions”

Heart I Can Faces Cry Tears My Heart Murder Occasions Grieving Artificial Cheeks Wet I Smile All Occasions

Book:The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: From the Text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed; with Glossarial Notes, His Life, and a Critique on His Genius & Writings

Source: The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: From the Text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed; with Glossarial Notes, His Life, and a Critique on His Genius & Writings

“I'll drown more sailors than the mermaid shall; I'll slay more gazers than the basalisks; I'll play the orator as well as Nestor, Decieve more slily that Ulysses could, And like a Sinon, take another Troy. I can add colors to the chameleon, Change shapes with Proteus for advantages And set the murderous Machiavel to school. Can I do this, and cannot get a crown? Tut! were it further off, I'll pluck it down.”