You know something? There are sandstorms that strip man and horse and bury them – I've seen them. I saw bones piled higher than my head for the folly of a bad king and those who wanted his throne. I lived through a blizzard that froze every other living creature solid. Against those things, you're only a man. I can deal with you. Tamora Pierce
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