Accidents Quote by James A. Owen

“Not many people can lay claim to having broken Time, and we did it purely by accident.”

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Never, ever, sacrifice what you want the most, for what you want the most at that moment.

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It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the World, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather and hide. It is the…

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“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…

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“The Cavelries hear and their short and furrie”

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I'm a conundrum. Or an enigma. I forget which.

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Discipline, Norah. If you're going to taunt them, remember to stick out your tongue.

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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…

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If I can't joke about imminent death, then I might as well just resign.

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That isn't a desperate act. That's a PLAN.

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“I cannot be defeated, because you are not my opponent. I cannot lose, because I am not fighting. And in the end, all I…

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Always, always ask for what you want. Because the Universe might surprise you — and give it to you.

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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…

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