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Most people never think beyond their birth. But if I had contented myself with everyone else's opinions of me, I wouldn't be the man I am today. People like us make our own destinies, Gwenwhyfar–and to the waves with the naysayers who oppose us.Jennifer McKeithen
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For the record, I blame you for this.”“ Me?” huffed Shahin. “This was your idea.”“ Well...you should have talked me out of it! You and your brilliant schemes–bah! This particular detail will not go into our report, understand?”“ Rest assured, you'll find me silent as the grave on this point.”“ And stop using morbid expressions!Jennifer McKeithen
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Should we keep on the lookout for tigers?” Kenda asked his guide.“ Yes, ” Shahin said, his voice lowering again. “They like to pounce from behind. I've been watching our backs ever since we lost the thugs. I meant to tell you once you calmed down. Now that you know, you can help me.”“ Then we are being followed?” He hoped his voice did not squeak.“ Yes, ” Shahin repeated gravely. “By whom or what, I do not know.”“ This just gets better and better, ” he groaned.Jennifer McKeithen
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Remember these Romans, Hannibal. For the time being, we must ally with them. But the day will come when we will have our vengeance upon them, as we will upon the demons of Harappa. Never forget that.” The boy's voice was grave. “I'll remember.Jennifer McKeithen
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You want the world to be perfect, Nedril–and that's a noble goal. But the world isn't perfect. It's people like me who give the world the chance to try another day for virtue.Jennifer McKeithen