Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

But cheating has always been the purview of fairies, and as we are about to enter their domain, we ought to act in accordance with local customs.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• But cheating has always been the purview of fairies, and as we are about to enter their domain, we ought to act in accordance with local customs.

  

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  • Act
  • Cheating
  • Domain