“Words were dangerous when loosed. They were more powerful than cannon and more unpredictable than storms. They could turn men’s heads inside out and warp their destinies. They could pick up kingdoms and shake them until they rattled.”

Frances Hardinge

Frances Hardinge - “Words were dangerous when loosed...” 1

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