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Lois McMaster Bujold, The Curse of Chalion Quotes: The gods' most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers. Prayer is a dangerous business.
         

The gods' most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers. Prayer is a dangerous business.


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