The tragedy of the gifted is the belief they are entitled to greatness, Lysander. As a human, you are entitled only to death. (Pierce Brown)

The tragedy of the gifted is the belief they are entitled to greatness, Lysander. As a human, you are entitled only to death.

Pierce Brown

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