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“Merlyn, […] was a staunch conservative – which was rather progressive of him, when you reflect that he was living backwards”

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Book:The Book of Merlyn

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The Book of Merlyn

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“What confounds this dilemma further is that individual animals within a species have varying cognitive abilities. To quote the Yosemite National Park ranger who, when asked why it was proving so hard to make a garbage bin that bears couldn’t break into, said, “There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists.”

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“I hurled a handful of almonds at him”

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“That's a burrito. Fill it, deep fry it, melt cheese on it, it's an enchilada. A tortilla that's been filled is a taco and a burrito that you fill yourself is a fajita.' 'So what's a tostada?' 'We'll get to that. Don't run before you can walk.”

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“Pe observator, Yanosh, îl găsi afară, molfăind o portocală. Era o scândură de om cu chip ravisant, cu umerii ascuțiți și răbdarea mai puternică decât brațele (...)”

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Source: Busola către Nova Scotia

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Humour Adventure Historical Fiction Queer Forbidden Love Historical Adventure

Book:Busola către Nova Scotia

Source: Busola către Nova Scotia

“They’re already there,” Asche said. “How’d you know?” “Because we’re late.” “Oh.” The corners of Asche’s lips curled. “The important guests always arrive late to the party.”

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