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Alexandra
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“No one can construct for you the bridge upon which precisely you must cross the stream of life, no one but you yourself alone.”
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“It doesn't matter what people call you unless they call you pigeon pie and eat you up.”
― Brideshead Revisited
― Brideshead Revisited
“Remain true to yourself, child. If you know your own heart, you will always have one friend who does not lie.”
― The Forest House
― The Forest House
“The mint from your breath, the milk from your breast, the best of your mind, now in its worst state of condition. From the womb to the tomb, as a mild flower, you break your petals upon blossom, and seize death openly. Leaving your fragrance to spin and dance, one last time before being blown away.”
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“Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep—it can't be done abruptly.”
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Once Upon a Time
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There's a world where the Big Bad Wolf exists, where stepmoms poison their daughters, where prince charming isn't the hero... ...more
Classics Club
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— last activity Jul 08, 2011 05:04PM
Last year (2010) I had a desire to read a book a week. Well, I haven't counted, but I'm pretty sure the number fell something short of 52. This year I ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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The world is made up of two kinds of people: first, those who love classics, and second, those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as ...more
Philosophy
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What is Philosophy? Why is it important? How do you use it? This group looks at these questions and others: ethics, government, economics, skepticism, ...more
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OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
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