
The sound of the king’s music made Despereaux’s soul grow large and light inside of him.
– Kate DiCamillo
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- Listen, said Beverly. Let me tell you something. There is no Very Friendly Animal Center. That cat is long gone. – Kate DiCamillo
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- The old woman was the kind who would not cut down a large old tree because it was a large old tree. – Flannery OConnor
- A small tree with large roots will last longer than a large tree with small roots. – Matshona Dhliwayo
- He screamed in agony as large black wings erupted from his back – each had four large talons on it. – Alan Kinross
- If he is a God of sound judgment, that sound mind must be revealed in people who identify themselves with him on daily basis – Sunday Adelaja
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- Just as well then that kings did not grow old. – Edoardo Albert