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“I believed the universe was completely random, and that's what eluded us. Because we all want to believe we are fundamental in some way. We are our own myths, our own legends. We give things reason. We are reasonable creatures and so everything must have its place, its purpose — but we are also egoistical creatures, and so we give ourselves reasons that don't exist.”
― The Atlas Paradox
― The Atlas Paradox
“This, I think, is what it is to dream, and I finally understand why Mom could never give it up, why my authors can’t give it up, and I’m happy for them, because this wanting, it feels good, like a bruise you need to press on, a reminder that there are things in life so valuable that you must risk the pain of losing them for the joy of briefly having them.”
― Book Lovers
― Book Lovers
“Did you ever meet someone clever who was truly happy?”
― The Library Trilogy
― The Library Trilogy
“I think I am very sad. But I won't be forever.”
― Apprentice to the Villain
― Apprentice to the Villain
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