“When one is in love, one always begins by deceiving one's self, and one always ends by deceiving others. That is what the world calls a romance.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
― Tuesdays With Morrie
― Tuesdays With Morrie
“Humans make the mistake of believing they know best, but nature is there to remind you, at precisely the wrong time, that nature was here first.”
― Lalani of the Distant Sea
― Lalani of the Distant Sea
“Euripedes. Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything.”
― A Wrinkle in Time
― A Wrinkle in Time
“We have many opportunities in life to overcome fear and embrace courage. Once we seize the first opportunity, it becomes easier to seize the second.”
― Lalani of the Distant Sea
― Lalani of the Distant Sea
Hazel’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Hazel’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Art, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology, Romance, Self help, and Young-adult
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