“There is a quality among Fjerdans … we call it gerkenig. The need for action. We leap in when we shouldn’t because we can’t help ourselves. If Brum sees an opportunity, he’ll take it. I’ve been guilty of it many times myself.” “Recklessness.” “Not exactly. It’s a need to seize the moment.” “That sounds uncomfortably familiar.” “I thought it might.”
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Leigh Bardugo is a contemporary American author known for her fantasy novels. Born on April 6, 1975, she graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Comparative Literature. Bardugo's works have received critical acclaim for their complex characters, rich imagination, and profound themes. more
“You can hope for much, but if you don't do much you won't get much”
“I shan't hazard a guess, my guesses are hazardous!”
“Thoughts to words to actions with motivation and confidence make a difference.”