“We're all faced throughout our lives with agonizing decisions, moral choices. Some are on a grand scale, most of these choices are on lesser points. But we define ourselves by the choices we have made. We are, in fact, the sum total of our choices. Events unfold so unpredictably, so unfairly, Human happiness does not seem to be included in the design of creation. it is only we, with our capacity to love that give meaning to the indifferent universe. And yet, most human beings seem to have the ability to keep trying and even try to find joy from simple things, like their family, their work, and from the hope that future generations might understand more”
―
―
“There are gods in Alabama: Jack Daniel's, high school quarterbacks, trucks, big tits, and also Jesus.”
― Gods in Alabama
― Gods in Alabama
“Life is a compromise of what your ego wants to do, what experience tells you to do, and what your nerves let you do.”
―
―
“What Reason weaves, by Passion is undone.”
― Essay on Man and Other Poems
― Essay on Man and Other Poems
Reist’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Reist’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Reist hasn't connected with their friends on Goodreads, yet.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Reist
Lists liked by Reist













