If you know something bad is coming, can't you plan to avoid it or try to do something differently?" said Charles. Probably", said the Cartographer, "but then the good events would have no flavor. The joy you find in life… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Never, ever, sacrifice what you want the most, for what you want the most at that moment. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the World, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather and hide. It is the… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“My name is Samaranth,” said the great red beast, “and all those you see around you declined my invitation, opting instead to help themselves to the treasure. So, Sons of Adam, choose. Will you drink with me, or do you want to plunder, and die?” “Are you serious?” said Jack. “Tea or death? Of course we’ll take the tea.” The… — James A. Owen Copy Share
Discipline, Norah. If you're going to taunt them, remember to stick out your tongue. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Our weaknesses are always evident, both to ourselves and others. But our strengths are hidden until we choose to reveal them--and that is when we are truly tested. When all that we have within is exposed, and we may no longer blame our inadequacies for our failure, but must instead depend upon our strengths to succeed ... that is when… — James A. Owen Copy Share
If I can't joke about imminent death, then I might as well just resign. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“I cannot be defeated, because you are not my opponent. I cannot lose, because I am not fighting. And in the end, all I… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Always, always ask for what you want. Because the Universe might surprise you — and give it to you. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Simple,' Tummeler replied.' Blueberries is one of the great forces o'good in the world.' How do you figure that?' said Charles. Well,' said Tummeler, 'have you ever seen a troll, or a Wendigo, or,' he shuddered, 'a Shadow-Born ever eating a blueberry pie?' No,' Charles admitted. There y'go,' said Tummeler. It's cause they can't stand the goodness in it.' Can't… — James A. Owen Copy Share
