I heard this story once

I heard this story once," she said, "where this bloke got locked up for 
years and years and he learned amazin' stuff about the universe and 
everythin' from another prisoner who was incredibly clever, and then he 
escaped and got his revenge."

"What incredibly clever stuff do you know about the universe, Gytha Ogg?" said Granny.

"Bugger all," said Granny cheerfully.

"Then we'd better bloody well escape right now. 

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Sometimes thinking back on things is a mistake

Sometimes thinking back on things is a mistake arising out of pride, but
 I guess you live inside a moment for years, move with it and feel it 
grow, and it sends out roots until it touches everything in sight. 

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If you had suggested

The hitting was easy compared to the words. The hitting happened only infrequently but the words happened every day. I knew he was wrong, knew he was inexcusable. But still, the words were the worst part.

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