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“A spiritual organization with a hierarchical structure can convey only the consciousness of estrangement, regardless of what teachings or deep inspirations are at its root.The structure itself reinforces the idea that some people are inherently more worthy than others.”
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“She took a step and didn't want to take any more, but she did.”
― The Book Thief
― The Book Thief
“I cannot follow you Christians; for you try to crawl through your life upon your knees, while I stride through mine on my feet.”
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“It doesn't matter what people tell you. It doesn't matter what they might say. Sometimes you have to leave home. Sometimes, running away means you're headed in the exact right direction.”
― Practical Magic
― Practical Magic
“...I don't believe in Him, and if He does exist, I don't like Him. His type of gods aren't gods who echo how mortals behave. They're gods who are held up as example of perfection to be emulated. They're not gods of the people. They're remote and inaccessible, they demand blind, unthinking obedience from their followers. They're dictators. We Aesir and Vanir, by contrast, are mirrors. Other gods rule. We reflect and magnify. We are you, only more so. We share your flaws and foibles. We are as humanlike as we are divine, and I think we are all the better for that.”
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Trista’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Trista’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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684 friends
559 books
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57 books
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664 books
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4,551 books
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206 books
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249 books
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