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Marlene
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When I asked him if he knew Count Dracula, and could tell me anything of his castle, both he and his wife crossed themselves, and, saying that they knew nothing at all, simply refused to speak further.
“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books.”
― Flaubert's Parrot
― Flaubert's Parrot
“People trust their eyes above all else - but most people see what they wish to see, or what they believe they should see; not what is really there”
― Shadows on the Moon
― Shadows on the Moon
“Associate with noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty. But learn to be happy alone.
Rely upon your own energies, and so not wait for, or depend on other people.”
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Rely upon your own energies, and so not wait for, or depend on other people.”
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“And we all know love is a glass which makes even a monster appear fascinating.”
― The Woman of Rome
― The Woman of Rome
“How quick and rushing life can sometimes seem, when at the same time it's so slow and sweet and everlasting.”
― Tomorrow
― Tomorrow
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