Dorothy L. SayersHere be dragons to be slain, here be rich rewards to gain; If we perish in the seeking, why, how small a thing is death!
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Here be dragons to be slain, here be rich rewards to gain. If we perish in the seeking, why, how small a thing is death!” Aspiring treasure hunters throughout history have heard these words. They are the famous words of Sir John Mandeville in his book, The Travels of Sir John Mandeville. He was the first person to write about the treasure of Prester John.
He was also the first person to claim that he had traveled on magical flying horses. Mandeville claimed that he had traveled to India where he witnessed unicorns and people with wings on their backs. Although his story has been proven false through historical research, his words remain true for all of us who seek treasure.
If we fail in our endeavors, we will always rise again, because of what it means not to give up.
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