In a way fighting was just like using magic. You said the words, and t…

Lev Grossman
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In a way fighting was just like using magic. You said the words, and they altered the universe. By merely speaking you could create damage and pain, cause tears to fall, drive people away, make yourself feel better, make your life worse. ✨ Lev Grossman (2015). The Magicians Trilogy, p.257, Penguin
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In a way fighting was just like using magic. You said the words, and they altered the universe. By merely speaking you could create damage and pain, cause tears to fall, drive people away, make yourself feel better, make your life worse. ✨ Lev Grossman (2015). The Magicians Trilogy, p.257, Penguin

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