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Kristine

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Kristine’s Quotes

“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.”
― Maya Angelou

tags: loneliness, music, refuge

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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

tags: despair, evil, goodness, inspirational, love, sadness, truth, victory

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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

tags: books, humor

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“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.”
― Daphne Rae, Love Until It Hurts: The Work of Mother Teresa and Her Missionaries of Charity

tags: misattributed-to-mother-teresa

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“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags: attributed-no-source, books, simile, soul

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Kristine’s Groups

The Next Best Book Club — 26140 members — last activity 6 hours, 15 min ago
Are you searching for the NEXT best book? Are you willing to kiss all your spare cash goodbye? Are you easily distracted by independent bookshops, bi ...more

The Life of a Book Addict — 12131 members — last activity May 01, 2026 12:14PM
We now read at "On the Same Page." ...more

Between the Lines — 816 members — last activity Jul 28, 2022 11:05PM
This is a group for people who love books, all sorts of books - but preferably good books. Any book is welcome - whether new or old. Please share you ...more

The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — 32374 members — last activity 2 hours, 16 min ago
“It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the ...more

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22299 members — last activity 2 hours, 22 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

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