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“More like the fear of motherhood--of knowing fear will never really leave you and still there are no other options, no other choices, because to love something is to care for it, to glimpse everything you will someday lose and still go on as if that loss will not destroy you. Because for better or worse, and so often it was worse, that love was as much a burden as a blessing. It was an anchor to all the grace and cruelty of this life.”
― Olivie Blake, The Atlas Complex

“My life is nothing,” said Pyotr. “I am not afraid.”
― Katherine Arden, The Bear and the Nightingale

“You are a devil!” whispered Konstantin, clenching his hands. All the shadows laughed. “As you like. But what difference is there between me and the one you call God? I too revel in deeds done in my name. I can give you glory, if you will do my bidding.”
― Katherine Arden, The Bear and the Nightingale

“The door opened. “Come in, Vasya,” Morozko said. “It is cold.”
― Katherine Arden, The Bear and the Nightingale