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Noor

by Nnedi Okorafor (Goodreads Author)

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“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.”
― Edward Abbey, The Journey Home: Some Words in Defense of the American West

tags: hiking

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“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”
― Gore Vidal

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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
― Arthur C. Clarke, Profiles of the Future: An Inquiry into the Limits of the Possible

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“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
― Robert A. Heinlein

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“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

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