“Knowing the rules of an art is not the same as having the habit.”
― How to Read a Book
― How to Read a Book
“When information is cheap, attention becomes expensive.”
― The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood
― The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.”
―
―
“I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.”
―
I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.”
―
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”
― The Left Hand of Darkness
― The Left Hand of Darkness
Federico’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Federico’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Federico
Lists liked by Federico


































