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"Stones are all right, in their way," said Maibon. "But the trouble with them is, they don't grow."
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain (1973)
He learned that the lives of men are short and filled with pain, yet each one a priceless treasure, whether it be that of a prince or a pig-keeper.
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain (1973)
"No doubt about it," said Coll to Hen Wen. "It is better to be raising things up than smiting things down. And quieter, into the bargain."
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain (1973)
Mourn the dead by pitying the living.
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain (1973)
"I see you for what you are, Lord of Death. And I fear you, as all men do. For all that, you are a weak and pitiful king. You can destroy, but never build. You are less than the humblest creature, the frailest blade of grass, for these live, and every moment of their lives is a triumph over you. Your kingdom is dust; only the silent ending of things, never the beginnings."
The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain (1973)