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“I am not so arrogant as to have begun my fight with a troll in the middle of the night. And I definitely wouldn’t have managed to talk her to death.”
― Holly Black, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

“Failure isn't absolute, just because you couldn't save everyone doesn't mean you didn't save anyone.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, A Curse So Dark and Lonely

“They need a muse," said Anna. "Someone to be inspired by. Someone to know their secrets. Would you like to be a muse?"
"No," said Cordelia. "I would like to be a hero.”
― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Gold

“You carried my heart in your hands tonight," he said. "But I feel as if you have carried it long before that.”
― Holly Black, Valiant