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But it's very thoughtful of you to say that. It shows a kind heart, and I think that's so much more important than being clever.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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I cannot forgive myself for what I did. It has long been one of my strictest principles not to interfere with the life of any individual, let alone attempt to shorten it. If an exception were to be made, Dr. Helvitius would surely qualify. It might be argued that, having neither scruples nor conscience, he had no claim upon the conscience of someone else--least of all, his intended victims. But that is a question to be resolved by a judgmen..
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Had I done it sooner, perhaps he might have lived. He was a man of courage and good heart, a proud man. Now he is dead. I saved the signal to use in a worthy cause, and when I found one it was wasted." "Wasted?" answered Fflewddur. "I think not. Since you did your best and didn't begrudge using it, I shouldn't call it wasted at all."
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worth
regret
morals
values
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Whereas, it is hereby decreed to all felines of the Middle Kingdom: They are enjoined to observe every provision of the judicial codes unless such provisions aforesaid have been abrogated heretofore, though any abrogation is liable to reinstatement at any time whatever and shall be effective retroactively without recourse on behalf of said felines whether or not said felines are presently or will be engaged in litigation. This decree is not..
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alas, in most of us good and bad are closely woven as the threads on a loom; greater wisdom than mine is needed for the judging,
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reason
philosophy
wisdom
inspirational
knowledge-of-self
values
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In addition to the smells of mince and pumpkin pies, the Sage and onions of turkey stuffing, another aroma floated in the air, the very essence of Santa Claus. Years later, when I was grown up, I still remembered that marvelous fragrance and recognized it as Scotch whisky.
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bad-santa
unintended-consequences
santa-claus
scotch
2001
christmas
alcoholism
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Lloyd Alexander |
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often the trouble with magical things. They're never quite what you'd expect.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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What is the use of studying much when I'm to see nothing at all?
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Lloyd Alexander |
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The muse in charge of fantasy wears good, sensible shoes.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Our only hope for tomorrow is peace now.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Story, finally, is humanity's autobiography.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Keep reading. It's one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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He's as impartial as a herring's backbone, for he favors neither side and is attached to both!
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Well, that is one of the three foundations of learning: see much, study much, suffer much.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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The task counts more than the one who does it.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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This is a place of peace," Medwyn said, "and therefore not suitable for men, at least, not yet."
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Lloyd Alexander |
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A pig is a pig," said the stranger, "and a pig-boy is a pig-boy."
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Lloyd Alexander |
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We hold each other's lives in our open hands, not in clenched fists.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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There is truth in all things, if you understand them well.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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We're neither good nor evil. We're simply interested in things as they are.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Speak up, my boy. If you want truth, you should begin by giving it.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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In the race of men is much greed and envy; but of truth, little.
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Are these signs of hope, or do we deceive ourselves by wishing them to be?
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Lloyd Alexander |
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Evil cannot be conquered by wishing.
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Lloyd Alexander |