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The ceiling was curved, giving the space a cave-like feel, and it was either very large, very small, or sort of normal-sized.

The ceiling was curved, giving the space a cave-like feel, and it was either very large, very small, or sort of normal-sized.

John Stephens
Space, Giving, Ceilings
John Stephens (2011). “The Emerald Atlas”, p.45, Knopf Books for Young Readers

I do not know what happened with your parents or why they did what they did. But in all the world, I could have wished for no daughter but you.

John Stephens
Daughter, Parent, World
John Stephens (2011). “The Emerald Atlas”, p.379, Knopf Books for Young Readers

But I guess everything in life is a bit disappointing, isn't it?

John Stephens
Life Is, Disappointing, Bits
John Stephens (2011). “The Emerald Atlas”, p.359, Knopf Books for Young Readers

Time, Kate was learning, was like a river. You might put up obstacles, even divert it briefly, but the river had a will of it's own. It wanted to flow a certain way. You had to force it to change. You had to be willing to sacrifice.

John Stephens
Sacrifice, Rivers, Might
John Stephens (2011). “The Emerald Atlas”, p.332, Knopf Books for Young Readers

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