Like all the other arrivals to the tournament, Hank had erected a banner in front. It was a long, tapering pennant with a blue and red circular design in the center and the words GO CUBS! on both sides.
Interesting," said Hugo. "What does it mean?"
It was a gift from Sam," Hank explained as they entered the tent. "He said it used to represent Triumph over Adversity, but now better represents Impossible Quests and Lost Causes."
I think I preferred not knowing that," said Hugo.
Hank grinned. "You're a Sox fan too, hey?
I think that nonexistent mythological creature just broke some of your toes," Jack said.
Oh, shut up," said Charles
Stichwörter: humor
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 the measure of a man is taken, my boy.
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I'm a conundrum. Or an enigma. I forget which.
James A. OwenStichwörter: humor mystery personality
Interesting doesn't always equal practical, but being practical is always less interesting.
James A. OwenDiscipline, Norah. If you're going to taunt them, remember to stick out your tongue.
James A. OwenDon't ascribe to evil what can be attributed to well-intentioned stupidity.
James A. OwenStichwörter: decisions intentions
Power, true power, comes from the belief in true things, and the willingness to stand behind that belief, even if the universe itself conspires to thwart your plans. Chaos may settle; flames may die;
worlds may rise and fall. But true things will remain so, and will never fail to guide you to your goals.
Stichwörter: inspirational
If you know something bad is coming, can't you plan to avoid it or try to do something differently?" said Charles.
Probably", said the Cartographer, "but then the good events would have no flavor. The joy you find in life is paid for by suffering that comes later, just as sometimes, the suffering is redeemed by a joy unexpected. That's the trade that makes a life worth living.
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