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Reader, nothing is sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name. Nothing.

— Kate DiCamillo The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

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Anything could happen. Together, she and Ulysses could change the world. Or something.

Flora & Ulysses (2013)

There is no predicting what kind of sentences you might say, thought Flora. For instance, who would ever think you would shout, "You're going to vacuum up that squirrel!"?

Flora & Ulysses (2013)

That was the thing about tragedy. It was just sitting there, keeping you company, waiting. And you had absolutely no idea.

Flora & Ulysses (2013)

There is those hearts, reader, that never mend again once they are broken. Or if they do mend, they heal themselves is a crooked and lopsided way, as if sewn together by a careless craftsman.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

The world is dark and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.

The Tale of Despereaux (2004)

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Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind.

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To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

Bertrand Russell Marriage and Morals (1929)

Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.

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Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.

Alexander Pope

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