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But I'm not ready to let Winn-Dixie go.

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There ain't no way you can hold onto something that wants to go, you understand? You can only love what you got while you got it.

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Nothingwould beeasier withoutyou,because youare everything,all of it-sprinkles, quarks, giantdonuts, eggs sunny-side up-youare the ever-expandingunive...more

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There," she said. She rocked him back and forth. "There, you foolish, beautiful boy who wants to change the world. There, there. And who could keep fr...more

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Gloria put a bowl of stew in Peter's hands. "Eat," she said.Peter raised the spoon to his lips. He chewed. He swallowed.It had been a long time since ...more

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And hope is like love...a ridiculous, wonderful, powerful thing.