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Book cover for The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1) by Becky Chambers

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The truth is, Rosemary, that you are capable of anything. Good or bad. You always have been, and you always will be. Given the right push, you, too, could do horrible things. That darkness exists within all of us.

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“I guess you could call it a "failure", but I prefer the term "learning experience".”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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“He’s stuck out there. He thinks he’s totally alone and that we all gave up on him. What kind of effect does that have on a man’s psychology?” He turned back to Venkat. “I wonder what he’s thinking right now.”

LOG ENTRY: SOL 61 How come Aquaman can control whales? They’re mammals! Makes no sense.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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“I want to do something splendid...something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead. I don't know what, but I'm on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

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“Don't try to make me grow up before my time…”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

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