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I loved them so much.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":32,"quote_text":33,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":34,"source":35,"quote_tag":36,"commentary":9},3250275,"Now she felt as though she were a ghost haunting her own body, gazing at her life through a dirty glass.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":9},3250274,"Katrien didn’t waste any time. While Elisabeth looked around, she went straight to the desk and started rifling through the drawers. “For science,” she explained, which was frequently what she said right before something exploded.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},3250273,"The ability to feel is a strength, not a weakness.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},3250271,"When one calls upon a demon, one must be prepared for death to follow.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":61},3250270,"Rook’s heart beat against my fingertips through his soft feathers, and my eyes sank closed as I murmured drowsy endearments to the spoiled prince nestled against my stomach, warm within a nest of blankets.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant passage is likely from Margaret Rogerson's young adult novel, \"An Enchantment of Ravens,\" published in 2017. At the time of writing, Rogerson was a relatively new author, having made her debut with the same book. Her experiences as a writer and mother must have influenced this tender portrayal of maternal love.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote appears to be a sweet moment between a character (Isobel) and a mythical being (Rook). However, upon closer examination, it reveals a paradoxical blend of vulnerability and strength. Isobel's willingness to surrender her guard, even in the face of potential danger from Rook, underscores her deep connection with him and demonstrates that true power lies not in control but in intimacy.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced professional world, where assertiveness is often prized over empathy, Rogerson's quote reminds us that effective collaboration and leadership require embracing vulnerability. By allowing ourselves to be open and receptive, we can build stronger relationships and foster a sense of trust with our colleagues, clients, or even creative partners.",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},3250269,"When the world failed me, I could always lose myself in my work.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},3250268,"Was that a thing people did-just gave up? When there was so much in the world to love, to fight for?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":21,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":9},3250266,"What is this, master – the third time I’ve broken you out of a jail cell?” Nathaniel coughed. “Minor misunderstandings, on both previous occasions,” he assured Elisabeth.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":81,"totalPages":82,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":83},1,15,10]