There is a certain freedom in giving up all hope. One is no longer bound by the cords of dread or fear; you simply move toward the inevitable without thinking on the consequences.

“I would never build a lawn trimmer," Myrnin said. "What did the lawn ever do to…”

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“It's part of the marriage vows. Didn't you read the fine print? To have and to …”

“His eyes ignited into a color found only in the heart of the sun. ‘‘Yes?’’‘‘Yes…”