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“Here and there awareness is growing that man, far from being the overlord of all creation, is himself part of nature, subject to the same cosmic forces that control all other life. Man's future welfare and probably even his survival depend upon his learning to live in harmony, rather than in combat, with these forces."
Essay on the Biological Sciences, in: Good Reading (1958)”
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Essay on the Biological Sciences, in: Good Reading (1958)”
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“Come, Watson, come!" he cried. The game is afoot.”
― The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
― The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
“nature of war to increase the executive at the expense of the legislative authority.”
― The Federalist Papers
― The Federalist Papers
“In the next few days, he’d receive his verdict. Win or lose, he feared Jennifer would soon be gone. He stood under the cascade, head down, until the water turned cold. Jennifer was correct, as usual. The money didn’t mean a damn thing.”
― Betrayal of Faith
― Betrayal of Faith
“Whenever I felt like that, I would have a chat with my own Fat Mary. She was like the sweet fresh air after the rain. She brought me newness, clarity, and relief. She managed to get in touch with and resurrect the free spirit deep inside me. Being one with the spirit allowed me to soar above my everyday reality. I marveled at the beauty of all life and savored the power and possibilities of my imagination.”
― Africa's Child
― Africa's Child
Alphonso’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Alphonso’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
300 books
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27 friends
362 books
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54 friends
127 books
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38 friends
169 books
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10 friends
Favorite Genres
Children's and Romance
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