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The House of the Scorpion
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"The House of the Scorpion" Quotes

A young clone struggles to find his identity and freedom in a world ruled by a powerful drug lord.

Quotes

I am one of the few people who can see you as you are, Matteo. I know that you are not a monster.

Nancy Farmer

friendshipidentity

There's nothing wrong with being different.

Nancy Farmer

acceptanceindividuality

Do not let the old books and the opinions of men mislead you. Be true to yourself.

Nancy Farmer

self-discoverytruth

You are not a clone. You are different. You have a soul.

Nancy Farmer

soulindividuality

Every person, every animal, every living thing has all the time in the world.

Nancy Farmer

lifeappreciation

Take life as it comes. Run when you have to, fight when you must, rest when you can.

Nancy Farmer

resilienceadaptability

The future is only the past again, entered through another gate.

Nancy Farmer

timecycles

Do not be afraid, little man. You will never be alone.

Nancy Farmer

couragecompanionship

I want to be a person, not just a clone.

Nancy Farmer

individualityidentity

The only way to grow strong is to resist the things that weaken you.

Nancy Farmer

strengthself-improvement