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President Taft quipped to his secretary of state, “I cannot conceive of a situation in which President Díaz would not act with a strong hand in defence [sic] of just American interest.”12
“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
― Pride And Prejudice
― Pride And Prejudice
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
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“′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.”
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#ClassicsCommunity 2021 Reading Challenge
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In 2021, I'm hosting a year-long readathon where I - and hopefully you! - will be reading as many classics as possible. The #ClassicsCommunity is an ...more
A Touch of Whimsy
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Hi and welcome to A Touch of Whimsy's Goodread's page! We're a bookclub that focuses on middle grade literature to add a touch of whimsy to our lives. ...more
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