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“Once giving way to tears, she wept bitterly for all that she had lost, and all that she must lose so soon. Her mother had had the courage to leave everything she loved and to come out here with her father; she in turn ought to show just that same courage about going back, but she could not find it in her heart.”
― Shadows on the Rock
― Shadows on the Rock
“In the middle of these cogitations, apprehensions, and reflections,”
― Robinson Crusoe
― Robinson Crusoe
“I'm so afraid. Because I'm so profoundly happy. Happiness like this is frightening...They only let you this happy if they're preparing to take something from you.”
― The Kite Runner
― The Kite Runner
“Unconditional Love conquers all!”
― Love is the Answer God is the Cure
― Love is the Answer God is the Cure
“Anyone have some mints or some gum?" Bonnie asked. No one did, and she turned to Joe Hill Conley. She scrutinized him a moment, then, using her fingers, combed his part over to the left side. "That looks better," she said. Nearly two decades later, the little hair he has left remains parted by Bonnie's invisible hand.”
― The Virgin Suicides
― The Virgin Suicides
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