“I could solve all the Diophantine equations, extend Newton’s work on infinite series, complete Euler's analysis of prime numbers, and it wouldn’t matter.” She looked at Isabelle. “Ella is the beauty. You and I are the ugly stepsisters. And so the world reduces us, all three of us, to our lowest common denominator.”
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“Tavi eventually came to the conclusion that he was sulking.”
“Of course you don't know yourself, lucky old you. I just know myself too bloody well.”