“Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature.”
―
―
“Most of us are called on to perform tasks far beyond what we can do. Our capabilities seldom match our aspirations, and we are often woefully unprepared. To this extent, we are all Assistant Pig-Keepers at heart.”
― The Book of Three
― The Book of Three
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”
― A Letter of Advice to a Young Gentleman Leaving the University Concerning His Behaviour and Conversation in the World
― A Letter of Advice to a Young Gentleman Leaving the University Concerning His Behaviour and Conversation in the World
“Long ago I yearned to be a hero without knowing, in truth, what a hero was. Now, perhaps, I understand it a little better. A grower of turnips or a shaper of clay, a Commot farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.
Once you told me that the seeking counts more than the finding. So, too, must the striving count more than the gain.”
― The High King
Once you told me that the seeking counts more than the finding. So, too, must the striving count more than the gain.”
― The High King
Edwina’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Edwina’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Edwina
Lists liked by Edwina










