When you do what you want, not what you wish...' said the first raven. 'When you no longer seek your reflection in others' eyes...' said the second. 'When you see yourselves face to face...' said the third. 'Then,' the ravens intoned in unison, 'you will have found what you truly seek.
Adam GidwitzYou see, Hansel and Gretel donโt just show up at the end of this story. They show up. And then they get their heads cut off. Just thought youโd like to know.
Adam GidwitzThe oven became hotter and hotter, and Hansel began to sweat. Then a delicious smell wafted to his nostrils. Oh no! he thought. I'm cooking! He sniffed at the air. And I smell delicious!
Adam GidwitzThere is this weird thing that happens, when you stop worrying so much about what other people think of you...you suddenly start seeing what you think of you.
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