The tree burst into color and we all gasped at the red, yellow, green, white and the blue lights boldly growing in the cold night, the only lights for miles around in the inmense darkness of the range.
CALVIN:This whole Santa Claus thing just doesn't make sense. Why all the secrecy? Why all the mystery? If the guy exists why doesn't he ever show himself and prove it? And if he doesn't exist what's the meaning of all this? H O B B...
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Bill Watterson
No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear.
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Greg Kincaid
Mistletoe, " said Luna dreamily, pointing at a large clump of white berries placed almost over Harry's head. He jumped out from under it. "Good thinking, " said Luna seriously. "It's often infested with nargles.
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J.k. Rowling
And in despair I bowed my head;" There is no peace on earth, " I said;" For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men! " Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:" God is not dead, nor...
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
One true king knew when to step aside and give up the reins of power–to remove his crown and relinquish his kingdom–all for the sake of glimpsing, just once in a lifetime, the face of a holy child. He was the Fourth to follow the...
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Vera Nazarian
More Quotes By Jeannette Walls
Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy. You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.
Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your adrenaline flowing and help you realize your potential.
One time I saw a tiny Joshua tree sapling growing not too far from the old tree. I wanted to dig it up and replant it near our house. I told Mom that I would protect it from the wind and water it every day...
Dad was a philosopher and had what he called his Theory of Purpose, which held that everything in life had a purpose, and unless it achieved that purpose, it was just taking up space on the planet and wasting everybody's time.
If you want to be reminded of the love of the Lord, just watch the sunrise.
