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Of all powers, love is the most powerful and the most powerless. It is the most powerful because it alone can conquer that final and… — Frederick Buechner
When I say "The good man gave his good dog a good meal," I use "good" analogically, for there is at the same time a… — Peter Kreeft
I get no sense from his note at all,â€ said Will, bounding to his feet, â€œexcept that he can quote Tennysonâ€™s lesser poetry. Sophie, how… — Cassandra Clare
I am quite wiling to confide entirely in human being, except that at some moment or another human beings get preoccupied, moody, busy, inattentive, and… — Anais Nin
What about me?â€ Frances asked. â€œThe butler,â€ Harriet replied without even a second of hesitation. Francesâ€™s mouth immediately opened to protest. â€œNo, no,â€ Harriet said.… — Julia Quinn
There's nothing wrong with me...except acute chronic fear. — Ursula K. Le Guin
What we see as death, empty space, or nothingness is only the trough between the crests of this endlessly waving ocean. It is all part… — Alan Watts
Iâ€™ll leave you guys to get acquainted. Somebody show Leo to dinner when itâ€™s time?â€ â€œI got it,â€ one of the girls said. Nyssa, Leo… — Rick Riordan
I don't know why I'm saying any of this, except that it's the truth." -Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist — Rachel Cohn
I hate nobody except Hitler--and that is professional. — Winston Churchill
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.' Not only do the followers of Jesus renounce their rights, they… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
There's not much you need to know about the world. Except how to use a sword and trust very few. — Melina Marchetta
Sir. My lord. Master Roydon." The young man blurted out most available titles except for "Your Majesty" and "Prince of Darkness." These were implied nonetheless. — Deborah Harkness
Except when it comes to Mom. She is, and always has been, the driving force in this family. And sometimes that means driving us head-on,… — Ellen Hopkins
As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget… — Bill Watterson
In human character, simplicity doesn't exist except among simpletons. — Tennessee Williams
Our eyes met across the crowded room, like in the movies, except we didn't share a knowing smile and race into each other's arms. Instead… — Julie Anne Peters
The Lord is not serious. In fact, it is a little hard to know just what else He is except loving. And love has to… — Ray Bradbury
The boy smiled -- mostly at Amy. "Sorry, her heart belongs to Ian Kabra," Dan said, except that something in her expression made him realize… — Peter Lerangis
Isabelle: All the boys are gay. In this van, anyway. Well, except for you, Simon. Simon: Glad you noticed. Magnus: I prefer to think of… — Cassandra Clare

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