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When the time comes to leap in faith whether you have your eyes open or closed or scream all the way down or not makes no practical difference.
Lois McMaster Bujold
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Lois McMaster Bujold
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: November 2
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I wanted to give you a victory. But by their essential nature triumphs can’t be given.
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If there's no game, isn't winning a pretty meaningless concept?
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