“What's supposed to happen, at the end of a quest? Cheers and accolades, Josh knew; people throw their hats in the air, and you glow with pride as they lift you to their shoulders. What else? Medals, speeches and a great feast, and then a ballad about your exploits, and finally, as the fireworks go off overhead, a soft, clean, fresh bed.”
― The Dream Merchant
― The Dream Merchant
“Without the quest, there can be no epiphany.”
― Reflections on a Simple Twist of Fate: Literature, Art and Parkinson's Disease
― Reflections on a Simple Twist of Fate: Literature, Art and Parkinson's Disease
“Say it, reader. Say the word 'quest' out loud. It is an extraordinary word, isn't it? So small and yet so full of wonder, so full of hope.”
― The Tale of Despereaux
― The Tale of Despereaux
“Funny how "question" contains the word "quest" inside it, as though any small question asked is a journey through briars.”
― Under in the Mere
― Under in the Mere
“On a hard jungle journey nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.”
― House of the Tiger King : The Quest for a Lost City
― House of the Tiger King : The Quest for a Lost City
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