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“He atones for being occasionally somewhat overdressed by being always absolutely over-educated. He is a very modern type.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.”
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“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”
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“The peculiar grace of a shaker chair is due to the fact that it was made by someone capable of believing that an angel might come and sit on it.”
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“Life goes headlong. We chase some flying scheme, or we are hunted by some fear or command behind us. But if suddenly we encounter a friend, we pause; our heat and hurry look foolish enough; now pause, now possession, is required, and the power to swell the moment from the resources of the heart. The moment is all, in all noble relations.”
― The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson
― The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Rachel’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Rachel’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
825 books
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91 friends
2,945 books
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186 friends
2,506 books
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349 friends
1,665 books
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236 friends
1,681 books
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148 friends
68 books
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49 friends
209 books
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45 friends
529 books
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47 friends
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