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“But I never just quite liked that ryhme.' 'Why not, child?' 'Because it seems to say one's as good as another, or two new ones are better than one that's lost. . . . Somehow, when once you've looked into anybody's eyes, right deep down into them, I mean, nobody will do for that one any more. Nobody, ever so beautiful or so good, will make up for that one going out of sight.”

Book:At the Back of the North Wind

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At the Back of the North Wind

In this beloved children's novel, young Tom Dacre embarks on a remarkable journey with the North Wind, a powerful and enigmatic force. As they traverse a fantastical world, Tom encounters various creatures and landscapes, each teaching him about courage, determination, and the importance of personal growth. The narrative is filled with imaginative storytelling and moral lessons, making it a timeless tale cherished by readers of all ages. more

Author

George MacDonald

George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more

“We'll go down to the stream behind the house with a bottle of wine and none of our clothes and remind each other that--even in the midst of so much goodness--there are delightful ways to be wicked. And we'll swim and laugh and kiss, and the stars will shine, beautiful and bright, but Ariel will always shine brighter. At least for me.”

Love Beautiful Romeo

Book:Romeo Redeemed

Source: Romeo Redeemed

“Beauty is one of the rare things which does not lead to doubt of God.”

God Beautiful Beauty Evidence Rare

Author:Jean Anouilh

“And John Kearns whispered into my ear: "Do you see it now? *You* are the nest. *You* are the hatchling. *You* are the chrysalis. *You* are the progeny. *You* are the rot that falls from the stars. All of us--you and I and poor, dear Pellinore. Behold the face of the magnificum, child. And despair." Though I was sickened by the sight, I looked. In the bower of the beast at the top of the world, I beheld the face of the magnificum, and I did not turn away.”

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Book:The Isle of Blood

Source: The Isle of Blood

“A bad thing happened to you kids, Dad said. But it could have been worse. So much worse, Mom said. But because of you kids, Dad said, it wasn't. You did so good, Mom said. Did beautiful, Dad said.”