“Giving up at something that no longer serves a purpose, or protects you, or helps you, isn't giving up at all, it's growing up.”

— Laurell K. Hamilton , book Incubus Dreams

Psychic mentor Marianne, to Anita; p. 61
Source: Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, Incubus Dreams (2004)

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