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  1. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Norse Myths: Tales of Odin,

    Sometimes it's better not to see. Sometimes it's better to have a choice.
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  2. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Norse Myths: Tales of Odin,

    The treachery of a friend is worse than the treachery of an enemy.
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  3. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ The Penguin Book of Norse

    Ymir was a frost giant; he was evil from the first. While he slept, he began to sweat. A man and woman grew out of the ooze under his left armpit, and one of his legs fathered a son on the other leg.
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  4. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Norse Myths: Tales of Odin,

    As often as not, a man who sticks at home knows next to nothing about his guest.
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  5. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ The Norse Myths

    Yet, in H.R Ellis Davidson's wise words: Reading the myths, we can identify the Norseman's spirit and confidence, his boundless curiosity, extreme bravery, clannish loyalty, generosity and discipline; we can also detect his arrogance and lack of compassion, his cunning if not treachery {amply reflected in the figure of Loki}, his ruthlessness and his cruelty.
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  6. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ The Norse Myths

    Since men who become embittered never win respect or admiration, those who sought fame did not rail at the undoubted hardship of their lives and the inevitability of death. Rather, they endured it or, even better, laughed at it. This accounts for the ironic tone in the fabric of the myths and explains, for example, the reaction of the gods when Tyr sacrificed his hand {Myth 7} in the interests of binding the wolf Fenrir. Men and women expected their share of trouble and the best of them attempted to use it, to rise above it and carve out a name for themselves through bravery and loyalty and generosity.
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  7. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ The Norse Myths

    This superstitious, family-oriented existence is the background to 'The Lay of Loddfafnir' and the whole of {Myth and Note25}. This great compendium of aphorisms and advice on right conduct offers a commonsensical and sober {though sometimes witty} picture of the day to day life of the Norsemen, and it is a far cry from the heady image of Vikings on the rampage. Value life itself; censure naivete; cherish and celebrate friendships; beware treachery; practice moderation; be hospitable {but not too hospitable}; try to win the fame and good name that will outlive you: these are the leitmotifs of the ."
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  8. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Heartsong

    Everything, I thought, everything keeps changing. Changing shape, changing colour, changing sound.
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  9. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Heartsong

    Playing in an orchestra is completely different to playing on my own.Sometimes I played, sometimes listened; instead of waiting my turn, I sometimes interrupted another player, sometimes I argued, sometimes agreed.My flute is my mouthpiece and I felt as if I was actually joining in a conversation.
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  10. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Heartsong

    That's what happens when you're really concentrating. Time stands still. Time flies!
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  11. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Heartsong

    Because you know something won't ever happen, it doesn't stop you longing for it.I know I'll never be able to speak or sing with my own voice.I don't know why.I wish I did.
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  12. Kevin Crossley-Holland _ Norse Myths: Tales of Odin,

    Be generous, be spirited, and you'll lead a happy life.
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