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“For some in my audience, a tale is like a riddle, to be solved at the end. To them I sail the best tales leave some riddles unanswered and some mysteries hidden. Get used to it. For others the tale is a way of living vicariously, enjoying the adventures of others without having to go one step beyond their sphere of comfort. To them I say, what's stopping you from getting on a ship and sailing halfway around the world? Tales are meant to be an inspiration, not a substitute.”
― Karen Lord, Redemption in Indigo

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“The first was that if one did not master one’s circumstances, one was bound to be mastered by them; and the second was Montaigne’s maxim that the surest sign of wisdom is constant cheerfulness.”
― Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow

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“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”
― Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky

tags: adventure, change, discworld, growth, travel

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“Everything teaches, everyone preaches, all have a gospel to sell! Better the one who is honest and open in declaring an agenda than the one who fools you into believing they are only spinning a pretty fancy for beauty's sake.”
― Karen Lord, Redemption in Indigo

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“Describe her to me.’ The Sisters looked at each other, and then Sister Jani answered, ‘She has courage. She has braved scorn and ridicule, which can tear the soul more viciously than vultures at a corpse. She has managed to keep her self-esteem intact.’ ‘She has compassion and discretion,’ added Sister Elen. ‘She does not pull down the weak, and the secrets of others are safe with her.’ ‘She has integrity,’ continued Sister Deian. ‘When she goes about doing what is right, she does not consider solely her own benefit.’ ‘She has the most beautiful dreams,’ concluded Sister Carmis on a wistful note.”
― Karen Lord, Redemption in Indigo

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IGGPPC : Iggle BookWorms — 634 members — last activity Mar 22, 2025 03:06PM
This is the group for the International Geek Girl Pen Pals, who's mission involves to continue the art of letter writing and we would like you to join ...more

Our Shared Shelf — 222912 members — last activity Sep 15, 2026 08:37PM
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more

The STEMMinist Book Club — 818 members — last activity Jun 30, 2026 08:20PM
The STEMMinist Book Club sits at the intersection between books, STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine), and feminism. We have r ...more

Accio Book Club ✨ — 263 members — last activity Mar 23, 2020 07:56PM
An online book club created by Yasminthereader & Sophiesticated Books! MONTHLY LIVESHOWS - SPECIAL GUESTS - DISCUSSIONS Twitter: https://twitter.com/ ...more

Read "War and Peace" in a Year - 2022 Group — 25 members — last activity Apr 14, 2022 11:17AM
*CURRENTLY SEEKING NEW MODERATOR/GROUP MANAGER* A group for those who want to read Tolstoy's "War and Peace" over the year 2022 by reading a chapter ...more

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