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The Warp Clock (In Times Like These, #4) The Warp Clock by Nathan Van Coops
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“If the purpose of life isn’t learning to love one another better, then I’ve completely misread all of the encounters I’ve had in time. And if I’m wrong, I’ll stay wrong. I’d rather be remembered as a kind-hearted fool than an uncaring genius.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1942”
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“Hurrying through life is like dumping out your ice cream to get to the cone. If that was the point, they’d offer it as a flavor called ‘empty regret.’” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2582”
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“There are few teachers as instructive as your past or as inspirational as your future.”
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“There is a common misconception that love is without cost. I would argue that we pay for love daily, and the currency it requires is time.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2001”
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“It is a gift that we are unable to stop time completely. We must all pay for life one second at a time. If this spending could be stopped, we might become misers and fear to live at all.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2025”
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“I’m frequently reminded of the scale of time, and that despite my being a time traveler, the earth will spend far more days without my company than with it. That is as it should be. Cosmic insignificance does wonders to keep an ego in check.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2218.”
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“You realize you're about to create a bunch of time traveling robots, don't you? Pretty sure that's how The Terminator started.”
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“After a moment, I can tell she knows. The noise that comes out of her mouth next isn't a word. it's not a scream or a cry either. The sound pierces me nonetheless, and I understand its meaning perfectly.

It's the sound of her heart breaking.”
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“If time travel doesn’t confuse you from time to time, you’re probably doing it wrong.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2109”
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“It’s a strange feeling to know a time traveler is nowhere to be found in the universe at a present moment, but to have faith that they’ll be back one day.” –Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2087”
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“Throughout life there are two kinds of people: Those who tempt you to become a lesser version of yourself, and those who will inspire you to greatness. Choose carefully to whom you will give your time.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2010”
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“It’s easy to get nostalgic about the past. Just remember that those citizens of yesterday were dreaming of a better future. You still have the opportunity to prove them right.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1977”
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“Throughout time, no matter the century, people believe they are the pinnacle of historical knowledge and modern science. None are. As a man of science myself it’s a humbling reminder that every truth I hold may one day be proven wrong.”
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“A time period can become home as easily as any physical location. And the bonds that keep us there are identical: love, duty, and the hope for a better future.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2112”
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“I’ve failed to time travel far more times than I’ve succeeded. That’s the paradox of invention. Our greatest achievements are birthed like a phoenix from the ashes of disappointment.” -Journal of Doctor Harold Quickly, 1996.”
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“Death doesn’t frighten me. I fear living a life unworthy of the many opportunities I’ve been gifted. That, and bears.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1910.”
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“Visiting your ancestors is a tricky business. In some you may find kindred spirits, but you may discover that others lived lives best confined to their photographs.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1945”
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“A clock is a valuable possession, not only as a means of telling time, but also as something to ignore on particularly beautiful days.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 2002.”
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“Time travel is a big help with repetitive chores. With a few hours of work, I’ve already watered my houseplants for the next six years.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1987”
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“The #1 reason I love time travel? Easy. Sleeping in. Go ahead and schedule that meeting for 6am. I’ll be there well-rested, sometime after I’ve finished lunch.” -Journal of Dr. Harold Quickly, 1998”
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