

“Each of us is merely one human being, merely an experiment, a way station. But each of us should be on the way toward perfection, should be striving to reach the center, not the periphery.”
― The Glass Bead Game
― The Glass Bead Game

“God…give me the strength, give me the abilities to be the best I can be today. Bless me with courage, and bless me with strength. Bless me with the ability to be an example for everyone else. Let nobody see my fear or my weakness. I do my work in your name. Let me use the gifts you gave me to make this world a better place by the time the sun sets tonight.” ***”
― Memories Of My Future
― Memories Of My Future

“But this Scroll too has magical properties. From the moment I first saw it, the paper warmed to my touch. I know it came alive as I held it. Did you know there’s a serpent on the back? Some say it’s a dragon. It winked at me. Its lashes are gold.”
― The Alchemy Fire Murder
― The Alchemy Fire Murder

“There they go.
Look at those dogs go!
Why are they going fast in those cars?
What are they going to do?
Where are those dogs going?”
― Go, Dog. Go!
Look at those dogs go!
Why are they going fast in those cars?
What are they going to do?
Where are those dogs going?”
― Go, Dog. Go!

“Those who strive are often watched by others who will take advantage of their defeat to benefit themselves.”
― Aesop's Fables
― Aesop's Fables
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