"The memory fades, and I’m left hanging on to the ghosts of his words."
"I could be compassionate, if I wanted. Metias would be merciful. But I was never as good a person as my brother."
Source: Twitter post from Jun 19, 2013
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Marie Lu
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Marie Lu is a bestselling author known for her young adult dystopian novels, particularly 'Legend' and 'The Young Elites,' which explore themes of resilience and identity.
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