….there is a difference between hearing and listening. You can’t always help what you hear. But you can control what holds your interest, what you choose to dwell on.
BRANDON MULLDrake. He liked dangerous pies.” “Why did he join you?” “Who would eat pie that could take over your life? Why risk it?” “Focus. Why did he join you?” “Say no to death pies. Another good motto. I’m getting a headache.” p. 432
More Brandon Mull Quotes
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Causes have a way of tainting your reason until a person takes much bigger risks than sanity would otherwise allow.
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Running toward danger is foolhardy. … But so is closing your eyes to it. Many perils become less dangerous once you understand their potential hazards.
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You’re free to dream however you wish,” Nollin teased. “But don’t ask the rest of us to share your unrealistic-” “Then don’t ask us to share your weakness!” Jason interrupted.
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Let’s worry about fixing the problem instead of the blame.
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I was vanquished by a deer!’ A giant magical flying deer with fangs,’ Seth said, parroting a description Gavin had shared earlier. That sounds a little better,’ Warren conceded. ‘Seth is in charge of my tombstone.
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Seth hustled over. “What’s the password?” “Passwords are for sissies,” Warren’s muffled voice responded. “Works for me,” Seth said, unlocking the door and opening it.
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Ew, sicko. I was practicing Edomic.” “Sure you were,” Jason said. “You’re just too embarrassed to admit you were playing hide-and-seek all alone. Rachel hiding, nobody seeking.
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break the rules pay the price
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Any simpleton can speak with confidence. Sometimes the greatest fools have the most bravado.
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Most pleasures are best as a seasoning, not the main course. However you try to disguise it, you end up feeding without being nourished.
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The love of reading can be contagious.
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When jumping is the sole option, you jump, and try to make it work.
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We must set aside our wishes and give heed to reality. Nobody can accept the truth while hiding from it.
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Most pleasures are best as a seasoning, not the main course. p. 374
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You should keep following him. He’s the real mastermind. Shoo. Go hide.” No response. “Okay, how about you stand guard while I sleep. Keep the giants away. Sound good? All in favor, hold perfectly still. Fine, I guess we have a deal.
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