But he did not understand the price. Mortals never do. They only see t…

Neil Gaiman
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But he did not understand the price. Mortals never do. They only see the prize, their heart's desire, their dream... But the price of getting what you want, is getting what you once wanted. ✨ Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg (2006). The absolute sandman
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As we age, we become our parents; live long enough and we see faces repeat in time. ✨ Neil Gaiman (2013). The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel, p.10, Harper Collins
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But he did not understand the price. Mortals never do. They only see the prize, their heart's desire, their dream... But the price of getting what you want, is getting what you once wanted. ✨ Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg (2006). The absolute sandman

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