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“them again, and all would change to dull reality--the grass would be only rustling in the wind, and the pool rippling to the waving of the reeds--the rattling teacups would change to tinkling sheep- bells, and the Queen's shrill cries to the voice of the shepherd boy--and the sneeze of the baby, the shriek of the Gryphon, and all thy other queer noises, would change (she knew) to the confused clamour of the busy farm-yard--while the lowing of the cattle in the distance would take the place of the Mock Turtle's heavy sobs. Lastly, she pictured to herself”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

“overwhelmed his mind’s eye and Aurellia’s words voice echoed inside. “Without Mara, without her, you will live an endless life of loneliness and sorrow.”  He shook his head and tossed off the dark words, telling himself that for now they were young and many years remained ahead for them. Her concerned eyes sent him a question, and he came to her side and held her hand. “Everything will be fine. We’re home and together—we can rest now.” But Talis knew nothing of their world would ever be the”
― John Forrester, Dragon Mage

“What are the five products you want to focus on? Get rid of the rest, because they’re dragging you down. They’re turning you into Microsoft. They’re causing you to turn out products that are adequate but not great.”
― Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs

“bien, je ne voyais là qu’une espèce végétale qui m’était inconnue, rien de plus intéressant qu’une fleur en devenir. J’avais grandi dans une maison, mes parents avaient toujours aimé jardiner et j’adorais leurs parterres, même si mon ballon de football y avait fait bien des dégâts. Pour moi, il était tout à fait naturel de trouver un verre, un peu d’eau, et de me promettre de trouver un pot et du terreau dans la journée pour permettre à la plante de survivre, si jamais”
― Alexander Ahat, Volubile