Referring to Jumper the spider, who needs to hide himself in human form, and he's learning to act like a human." I'm sure I can learn to walk faster than that, " he said desperately." But you'll also need to learn the nuances of human behavior. Such as not going around naked."" What's wrong with being natural?" he demanded." Humans aren't natural. They are girt about by all manner of conventions. It will take time for you to catch up with them all. . Piers Anthony
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  1. Happy children do not seem to grow up to be writers.
  2. Being terrified but going ahead and doing what must be done–that's courage. The one who feels no fear is a fool, and the one who lets fear rule him is a coward.
  3. Now it was done. He was free of Xanth forever. Free to make his own life, without being ridiculed or mothered or tempted. Free to be himself. Bink put his face in his hands and cried.
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  5. Only in Xanth would parents see a dragon looming over their children and depart with confidence.
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