Tad Williams Quotes

Tiamak closed his eyes to make a short prayer of thanks, hoping that the gods, like children, could be confirmed in good behavior by praise.

Tad Williams

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• Tiamak closed his eyes to make a short prayer of thanks, hoping that the gods, like children, could be confirmed in good behavior by praise.

  

  Tad Williams
  • Good
  • Children
  • Eyes