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A Long Lost Fantasy QUOTES

A Long Lost Fantasy QUOTES

1 " A wise woman once told me that long ago, a young warrior conquered death, so that we would never have to fear it again. All those we have lost--they are not gone. For we will see them again when the last curtain falls, and the great battle has been won. They'll be there, waiting for us, with their feet dangling in some wide, warm river in the midst of eternal spring, I suppose. Death really isn't so bad--just a doorway, really. "

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2 " He was aware that darkness could take root in pristine gardens, and even good men could fall to shadow. "

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3 " Fawn supposed Black's treaty had been made long ago. He was tall and unwavering, like one of the shaded lighthouses scattered across Cadoett's waters. How many ships were still lost? How many sailors never made it home? Black was resolute, and the mountain appeared to empower him. "

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4 " Tis a miserable thing to turn a soul into something it is not. Perhaps it is one of life’s greatest misfortunes. "

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5 " …a kingdom right on the shore, surrounded by gray mountains and bright green meadows. ‘Tis a place filled with fine castles born from the ocean, itself. The very walls are made of limestone and pearls, thick and heavy, a glistening, natural fortress soaked in golden sunlight. No man could calculate its worth, because it exceeds all of nature’s wealth. It is a great miracle, a grand dream not of our world. It is a beacon, a strong, gleaming lighthouse guiding great ships home. I dare not describe it more, for my words do not do it justice… "

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6 " I just have this feeling,’ he said, ‘that life really isn’t so complicated. We only make it that way through fear and worry. When your soul is quiet and steady, like ours is right now, Vixie, you’ll find there, truly, is so much to smile about. "

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7 " He never wanted to be king, and it was that very trait that made him a great king. It was the characteristic comprising all extraordinary leaders. To Black, power, fame and wealth were meaningless, like grains of sand spilling through his fingers. It wasn't pride that drove him to the throne, but honor. He had to do it, simply because it was right. "

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8 " Child, even the mightiest men are afraid to die. Don't go believing that heroes never falter, that brave men never fear. 'Tis a dangerous lie. Even the strongest sometimes stumble. Even the courageous sometimes run. "

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9 " What is a warrior anyway?' Black breathed. 'Being brave doesn’t make you good. I suppose there are warriors for both dark and light. "

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10 " Perhaps Cadoett was just a splendid tomb, and the ocean was a tender songbird humming a noble tale. "

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11 " My heart, it yearns for Cadoett, blessed kingdom by the sea. Though far away, I’m sent to roam, my soul it sings, ‘my city–my home, my city–my home. "

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12 " It is said that long ago a humble warrior defeated death, giving hope to mankind. "

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13 " Their souls were one and the same and had been that way since before the ages. "

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14 " Like a simple wildflower, standing strong through rain, wind and hail, love, finally, had its way, and it was content. "

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15 " Fawn and Gabriel stared at her in wonder, for only passionate dreams could ignite a timid soul. "

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16 " Tis a miserable thing to turn a soul into something it is not. "

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17 " It seemed to Fawn, some people were worth standing up for, no matter how odd or peculiar they may be, because in the end, virtue is all that matters "

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18 " He never wanted to be king, and it was that very trait that made him a great king. It was the characteristic comprising all extraordinary leaders. "

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19 " It was a glistening citadel of limestone, hard and smooth with creamy whites and speckled grays. This was, no doubt, the place mighty kings called home, and with awe, it stole Fawn’s breath away. "

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20 " Somewhere in the far away distance, the briny, laughing sees of Cadoett rejoiced with a new heart-filled tune and beckoned sleepy eternity. Like intrepid, passionate sailors, two new lovers boldly faced everlasting, silver oceans of unfathomable mystique and sailed away toward love’s sweet shores. "

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