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“Why do people have to build such depressing places? I'm not saying that every nook and cranny of the world has to be beautiful, but does it have to be this ugly?”
― 1Q84
― 1Q84
“The little things you forget, kill me.”
― I Wrote This For You
― I Wrote This For You
“This was, I thought, the language of shy men, men too much alone with their reading and their ideas - politics, war, distant countries, tyrants. Men who would bury their heads in such stuff just to avert their eyes from a woman's simple heartache.”
― Someone
― Someone
“He does not exist here, with me, but flesh that does not exist will never die, and promises unmade are never broken.”
― 1Q84
― 1Q84
“There is something beautiful about shyness, even though in our culture shyness is not considered a virtue. On the contrary, we are encouraged to be direct, look people straight in the eyes, tell them what is on our minds, and share our stories without a blush.
But this unflinching soul-baring, confessional attitude quickly becomes boring. It is like trees without shadows. Shy people have long shadows, where they keep much of their beauty hidden from intruders’ eyes. Shy people remind us of the mystery of life that cannot be simply explained or expressed. They invite us to reverent and respectful friendships and to a wordless being together in love.”
― Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith
But this unflinching soul-baring, confessional attitude quickly becomes boring. It is like trees without shadows. Shy people have long shadows, where they keep much of their beauty hidden from intruders’ eyes. Shy people remind us of the mystery of life that cannot be simply explained or expressed. They invite us to reverent and respectful friendships and to a wordless being together in love.”
― Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith
Emil’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Emil’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
236 books
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180 friends
130 books
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859 friends
118 books
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7 friends
10 books
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88 friends
53 books
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140 friends
83 books
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263 friends
1 book
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178 friends
2 books
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326 friends
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