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1 " because every creature of the sea knows that the Alexes can't hold their breath as long as whales can. "
― Lisa McMann , Island of Legends (Unwanteds, #4)
2 " Passion is what must take the place of fury. Passion makes us want to live another day, to try to do the right thing. Passion contains love and fear and anger and motivation. Passion keeps you fighting when you want to give up. "
3 " Every time Sky smiled at him, he felt like he lost half his brain. "
4 " -She says the people of Warbler - their parents - convinced the ruling board to send the children to attack because their parents were trying to save the kids. Their parents did it so the children could escape Warbler for good. To give them a chance here in Artime. They did it out of love.- -How do you know she's telling the truth?--Because I know her. But mostly because that's what parents are supposed to do.- "
5 " From Clive, head blackboard and confidant to our noble mage, Alex Stowe: Artimé is under attack! Please read and follow your instructions. And above all . . . DON’T DIE. "
6 " You could have been one of us.” “Death would’ve been a better option. "
7 " -We'll need to go back soon. We won't trouble you for long.--Never have I desired trouble more.- "
8 " Alex clenched and unclenched his fists. And just before he turned to leave, he did something he knew was completely, utterly wrong. He wound up and punched Aaron smack in the jaw. "
9 " I know it’s hard when things like this happen. It’s painful. Sometimes we make sacrifices. Sometimes we lose dear friends whom we love deeply, and that makes us want to hold our other loved ones closer so we don’t lose them, too. "
10 " What do you think?” “If I said what I thought, Samheed’s head might explode. "
11 " ...trying to think of every good thing he had inside himself that he could transfer into the creature. Things like the wisdom he had gained since coming to Artime, and the experience of deepest sorrow, which can only come from deepest love. "
12 " It's painful. Sometimes we make sacrifices. Sometimes we lose dear friends whom we love deeply, and that makes us want to hold our other loved ones closer so we don't lose them, too. "
13 " We're about to be attacked,you're the first to know "
14 " —Our goal: defend Artimé and drive Warblerans away with as few casualties as possible. —Artiméans should feel perfectly comfortable using any and all means of magic to protect themselves. —Any Warblerans who truly wish to escape the tyrant Queen Eagala will find shelter within Artimé. "
15 " Passion is what must take the place of fury. Passion makes us want to live another day, to try to do the right thing. Passion contains love and fear and anger and motivation. Passion keeps you fighting when you want to give "
16 " And then Florence sat up on the whale’s back. “HA!” she yelled, "
17 " She calls you ‘the Alex.’ It’s very cute,” Carina teased. “As if you are your own breed. "
18 " The Alex. You are finished with the coughing. "
19 " Shiver Shake Volcano Quake A "
20 " that thing "
