“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
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“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.”
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“The only lies for which we are truly punished are those we tell ourselves.”
― In a Free State
― In a Free State
“When we read a story, we inhabit it. The covers of the book are like a roof and four walls. What is to happen next will take place within the four walls of the story. And this is possible because the story's voice makes everything its own.”
― Keeping a Rendezvous: Essays
― Keeping a Rendezvous: Essays
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