When you're touched by magic, nothing's ever quite the same… - Charles de Lint

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When you're touched by magic, nothing's ever quite the same again. What really makes me sad is all those people who never have the chance to know that touch. They're too busy, or they just don't hold with make-believe, so they shut the door without really knowing it was there to be opened in the first place.

Charles de Lint

What the Mouse Found and Other Stories · May 30, 2008 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Charles de Lint (born 22 December 1951) is a Canadian fantasy author and Celtic folk musician.

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Pen Names: Samuel M. Key

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