Matthew Hollis

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“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

tags: identity

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“You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it.”
― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta

tags: honesty, pretense, truthfulness

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“When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

tags: censorship

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“... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

tags: books, mind

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“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

tags: read, readers, reading, reading-books

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The DeFranco Book Club — 4529 members — last activity Jul 13, 2026 09:29PM
Lets read lots of books together before our brains turn to mush. Delicious delicious mush. #1) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell #2) The Art of Racing in ...more

The Dresden Files Read-Along — 641 members — last activity Jan 19, 2023 07:52AM
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jim Butcher's bestselling Dresden Files, we're going back to where it all began. Whether you're new to the series ...more

Stephen King Fans — 20588 members — last activity 9 hours, 26 min ago
A place for all Stephen King fans to gather and discuss his work. Welcome Constant Readers!! EST 2007

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22524 members — last activity 10 hours, 58 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more