Fairy tale Quote by Alice Hoffman

““Sometimes I think we can learn everything we need to know about the world when we read fairy tales. Be careful, be fearless, be honest, leave a trail of crumbs to lead you home again. ””

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“Her vision was going, but she could see him, the way people see clouds-beautiful, racing by, casting shadows.”

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