Knowledge of any value can’t be given. It must be sought and earned
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Carter started down the stairs, but I grabbed his arm. “Hang on. What about traps?” He frowned. “Traps?” “Didn’t Egyptian tombs have traps?” “Well…sometimes. But this isn’t a tomb. Besides, more often they had curses, like the burning curse, the donkey curse—” “Oh, lovely. That sounds so much better.
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If I’m going to burn, it might as well be bright.
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Can we just call them storm spirits?” Leo asked. “Venti makes them sound like evil espresso drinks.
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Whathat!” Tyson gasped. “Those are the stables for the pegasi,” I replied, “You know, winged horses?” “Whasthat!” “Um… those are the toilets.
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Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.
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Young people don’t always do what they’re told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment.
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We choose to believe in Ma’at. We create order out of chaos, beauty out of ugly randomness. That’s what Egypt is all about.
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The world may need fixing, but it’s worth preserving.
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Do not despair. Heroes rarely live up to to our expectations
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Knowledge isn’t always good for you.
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Most of Set’s forces were running towards our boat, screaming and throwing rocks (which tended to fall down and hit them, but no one says demons are bright).
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Things will work out – maybe just not the way you plan
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You are one freaking awesome baboon.
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Never bet against a cat.
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Egyptians believe in the power of the sunrise. They believe each morning begins not just a new day, but a new world.
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