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“What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie?
I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky.
The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing;
Rush in and die, dogs—I was a man before I was a king.”
― Robert E. Howard

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“How inappropriate to call this planet "Earth," when it is clearly "Ocean.”
― Arthur C. Clarke

tags: science, science-fiction

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“Writing what you wished was the most dangerous form of wishful thinking.”
― Amy Tan, The Bonesetter's Daughter

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“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
― Coco Chanel

tags: courage, dignity, empowerment, freedom, independence, individuality, judgment, self-determination, speaking-out, thought

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“Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open.”
― Rose Wilder Lane

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Atheists and Skeptics — 2214 members — last activity Jan 26, 2026 02:44PM
This is a group meant for the discussion of atheism and skepticism and the books associated with both. Recommending books arguing for or against relig ...more

Book Giveaways — 5514 members — last activity May 04, 2026 04:27AM
The place to go to tell others about your book giveaways and contests. And where book lover's can go to find ways to get free books. We all love those ...more

Advanced Copies for Review & Book Giveaways — 16237 members — last activity 4 hours, 55 min ago
A place to help authors and reviewers come together to get the word out about new books as well as a group for anyone to post or enter listings for bo ...more

The Book Challenge — 1223 members — last activity Apr 30, 2026 07:36PM
What is The Book Challenge? The Book Challenge is a place where everyone can join in and share their yearly book reading goals. Do I have to read a ...more