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Atypical Minds: A Collection of Findings and Original Tales
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| At its worst, a gross misunderstanding of philosophical pessimism spat out with cynical contempt. At its best, a humorous account of a man stumbling his way through meaninglessness refusing to lay down his arms. I disliked reading this book, not beca ...more | |
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"This very brief book contains some interesting commentaries on philosophers, primarily Schopenhauer, Nietzsche and Cioran, but I suppose I was hoping for a bit more focus on the cosmic element of cosmic pessimism. The book is full of little aphorisms"
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| Overall, a great book. Although some stories were markedly better than others, all were representations of a solid and interesting underlying philosophy that sets Ligotti apart from his contemporaries. It was Ligotti's first major publication, and wh ...more | |
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| The protagonist is absolutely insufferable, and reminiscent of a stereotypical 'uhm, actually' know-it-all. But wow, what an ending, and what a concept to 'dream' someone into action! ...more | |
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“If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.”
― Wuthering Heights
― Wuthering Heights
“From childhood's hour I have not been. As others were, I have not seen. As others saw, I could not awaken. My heart to joy at the same tone. And all I loved, I loved alone.”
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“O weep for Adonis - He is dead."
"Peace. He is not dead he doth not sleep - he hath wakened from the dream of life”
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"Peace. He is not dead he doth not sleep - he hath wakened from the dream of life”
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“Open your eyes, Ambrosio, and be prudent. Hell is your lot; You are doomed to eternal perdition; Nought lies beyond your grave but a gulph of devouring flames.”
― The Monk
― The Monk
“Poor Matilda! She sleeps in the Grave, and her broken heart throbs no more with passion.”
― The Monk
― The Monk
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