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"an acrimonious humour falling on a single fibre of one man may prevent or suspend the misery of nations" — Nov 19, 2014 09:28PM
"an acrimonious humour falling on a single fibre of one man may prevent or suspend the misery of nations" — Nov 19, 2014 09:28PM
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Philadelphia had the musty scent of history. New Haven smelled of neglect. Baltimore smelled of brine, and Brooklyn of sun-warmed garbage.
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“People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.”
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“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
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“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend”
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Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
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“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
― As You Like It
― As You Like It
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
― Dune
― Dune
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