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Jessie Burton, The Miniaturist Quotes: This city is like no other city in the world. It is brilliant but it is bloated, and I've never called it home
         

This city is like no other city in the world. It is brilliant but it is bloated, and I've never called it home


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Because, Petronella - it's something in his soul. It's something in his soul and you can't get it out.



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All we can do if we're lucky is stich up the mistakes other people make.



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Love your children, for they are the seeds that will make this city bloom.



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Words are water in this city. One drop of rumour could drown us.



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Take care, take care. This city thrives! It's money gives you wings to soar. But it is a yoke on your shoulders and you would do well to take note of the bruise around your neck.



Believe it or don't believe it, Madame. But my feet are tired too. Bloody tired. Like a dead man's.

Believe it or don't believe it, Madame. But my feet are tired too. Bloody tired. Like a dead man's.





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