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Patience and propriety. It was the only graceful thing to do.

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But for half a minute she wished it was a different sort of day, even though she knew that nothing good could come from wanting at the world. Even tho...more

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It exhasperated her, but she knew better than to force the world to her desire.

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She was not vain enough to work her will against the world. But she could use the things the world had given her.

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Oh yes. It was well worth it, doing things the proper way.

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She shelled the nuts and toasted them, jiggling them about in the pan. She sprinkled them with salt and ate them each by each. Some were bitter. Some ...more

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There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.

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Half of seeming clever is keeping your mouth shut at the right times.

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I can't give you the moon,” the tinker said. “She doesn't belong to me. She belongs only to herself.

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You've got a great chance in college to do all sorts of terrible irresponsible things, and you should totally do them. I mean, make huge mistakes. Thi...more