Sherrilyn KenyonThings are always given to us when we need them... You just have to decide if you're strong enough, brave enough, to seize it and make ityours. (Acheron)
About This Quote
Acheron is a Greek god who is often referred to as the river of woe. In Greek mythology, he represents the river of sorrows. He is the only river in the world that is home to Echidna, a terrible monster. The original version of this quote was: Things are always given to us when we need them and we just have to decide if we're strong enough, brave enough to seize it and make it ours.
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