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The Wide Window
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"The Wide Window" Quotes

The Baudelaire orphans face misfortune and danger at their aunt's seaside home in "The Wide Window" by Lemony Snicket.

Quotes

In this world, there is no greater and more dangerous responsibility than that of people who want to make changes.

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responsibilitychange

I will love you wherever you go, and just as much as I do now.

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love

Everyone makes mistakes, so it's not important to know who made them. It is important to know what was done to correct them.

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mistakescorrection

It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one.

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death

I suppose you have the right to be skeptical. You shouldn't believe everything you hear. But perhaps you should believe some of it.

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skepticismbelief

The world is quiet here.

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quietworld

I can't believe you're so calm at a time like this.

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calmstressful situation

I don't think you're a coward, but I think you're a little bit lazy.

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cowardicelaziness

It is one of the peculiar truths of life that people often say things they don't mean.

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truthsaying things

The world is like a mountain. Your goal is the top. But take it step by step and enjoy the view.

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lifegoals