He learned that the lives of men are short and filled with pain, yet each one a priceless treasure, whether it be that of a prince or a pig-keeper. And, at the last, the book taught him that while nothing was certain, all was possible. "At the end of knowledge, wisdom begins, Dallben murmured. "And at the end of wisdom there is not grief, but hope.

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Lloyd Alexander was a 20th-century American writer. Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an American author of more than 40 books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults. Over his seven-decade career, Alexander wrote 48 books, and his work has been translated into 20 languages. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
  • Knowledge — The pursuit of learning, understanding, and intellectual growth
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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