“She would be a new person, she vowed. They said no matter how far a mule travels it can never come back a horse, but she would show them all.”
― The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
― The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
“I got up on my feet and went over to the bowl in the corner and threw cold water on my face. After a little while I felt a little better, but very little. I needed a drink, I needed a lot of life insurance. I needed a vacation, I needed a home in the country. What I had was a coat, a hat and a gun. I put them on and went out of the room.”
― Farewell, My Lovely
― Farewell, My Lovely
“If you are offended by a belief that says you can’t have your own definition of God, be alarmed at yourself! The implications are humbling, if not embarrassing.”
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“The man in black hustled down to the wreckage, used a rock to smash the window glass, then pulled out his Raging Bull Casull .454. Before he fired a round, the woman pulled down her mask and opened her eyes. With chilling calm, she said deliberately, “God will damn your soul. Think before you make a decision that will stand for eternity.” ”
― Packfire
― Packfire
“When we show kindness to others, we shouldn’t be expecting anything in return. Kindness is all about giving, and it has nothing to do with getting.”
― Let's Talk: ...About Making Your Life Exciting, Easier, And Exceptional
― Let's Talk: ...About Making Your Life Exciting, Easier, And Exceptional
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