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“the world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places”
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“But we ask in vain if we fail to look beyond the surface — if we forget that beneath each surface lurks another realm, in which a caged mind whirls alone. It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. And what a pity that is: a dash of curiosity is all it takes to stumble upon treasures we never expected.”
― Madonna in a Fur Coat
― Madonna in a Fur Coat
“We can understand one another; but each of us is able to only interpret himself.”
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“For being human holds a special grief Of privacy within the universe That yearns and waits to be retouched By someone who can take away The memory of death.”
― Gilgamesh: A Verse Narrative
― Gilgamesh: A Verse Narrative
“So much beauty in this dark and dreary scene! Oh, to breathe in this moist air! This was how life should be lived: attuned to nature, its every flutter and sway, while time moves inexorably forward. Rejoicing in every moment, finding a lifetime in each and every one, in the knowledge that these moments were revealing themselves to me as to no other. Never forgetting that there existed another with whom I could share all my thoughts. I just had to wait...”
― Madona con abrigo de piel
― Madona con abrigo de piel
It All Sounds Greek To Me
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This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on ...more
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Religion has been a driving force throughout the history of civilization. This is a book club for anybody who is interested in learning more about wor ...more
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