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“Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.”
― Philosophical Dictionary
― Philosophical Dictionary
“Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.”
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“She said, 'I'm so afraid.' And I said, 'why?,' and she said, 'Because I'm so profoundly happy, Dr. Rasul. Happiness like this is frightening.' I asked her why and she said, 'They only let you be this happy if they're preparing to take something from you.”
― The Kite Runner
― The Kite Runner
“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
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“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
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Valerie’s 2025 Year in Books
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