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The Steadfast Tin Soldier
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"The Steadfast Tin Soldier" Quotes

A one-legged tin soldier goes on a perilous adventure to be reunited with his beloved ballerina.

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There were once five-and-twenty tin soldiers, who were all brothers, for they had been made out of the same old tin spoon.

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brotherhood

The little boys would have liked to play with him, but they said he was too ugly.

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judgmentbeauty

The Tin Soldier stood as stiff as if he had been made of tin.

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stiffness

But the Tin Soldier did not move; yet one could see that he wished to do so.

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desire

The goblin shook his head and said, 'Just wait till tomorrow.'

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anticipation

The soldier shone with his bright red uniform, and shouldered his gun.

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bravery

The little dancer stretched out both her arms and stood on one leg without losing her balance.

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gracebalance

The Tin Soldier stood up to his neck in water, and the boat sank deeper and deeper.

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dangersacrifice

The Tin Soldier held himself as straight as possible, stiffening himself like a sentry.

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discipline

The Tin Soldier trembled, for he thought of the pretty little dancer he should never see again.

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regretloss