He realized with an adult’s comprehension that questions of concrete reality became not unimportant but less vital when they were examined in the mute bland face of mortal remains. He realized this with an adult’s comprehension and accepted
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“As human beings we govern our actions with our deepest fears. But if you name that shit, you claim that shit: let enough people into your closet and you'll find there's no more room for skeletons. Leave yourself nowhere to hide and you can live your life unguarded.”
― Tough Shit: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good
― Tough Shit: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good
“Recognizing power in another does not diminish your own.”
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“There's a notion I'd like to see buried: the ordinary person. Ridiculous. There is no ordinary person.”
― Watchmen
― Watchmen
“People have just as much capacity to be good as they do to be shit. It's a choice. People make choices. So they need to make better fucking choices.”
― You're Making Me Hate You: A Cantankerous Look at the Common Misconception That Humans Have Any Common Sense Left
― You're Making Me Hate You: A Cantankerous Look at the Common Misconception That Humans Have Any Common Sense Left
Lord of the Flies Readalong #LordOfTheFliesReadalong
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This February, I will be hosting a readalong of William Golding's classic Lord of the Flies. Please do join in if you would like to read this book or ...more
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