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most people give up at the part of the story where things are the worst, where the situation feels hopeless. But that’s when hope is needed most. Only those who persevere can find their true ending.” Elantine smiled, more happy
“Anger is effortless. Kindness is hard. Try to exert yourself.”
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― The Book of Longings
“I never saw a country before," says the robed man. "All I saw was the earth under my feet.”
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― City of Stairs
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