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“In a universe more and more abstract, it is up to us to make sure that the human voice does not cease to be heard.”
― Diary
― Diary
“Many attempt without success to make up for their lack of talent with defects of character.”
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“No fixed idea except to avoid fixed ideas.”
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“Even in its latterday form as a behavioural sink, a den of thieves and a bedlam of managerial fatuity, the magna civitas is still a magna solitudo, and a great solitude is what I need, while I work on the long task of forgiving myself for having been born blessed, and for a consuming melancholy that I never earned.”
― Always Unreliable
― Always Unreliable
“Learned books are published by the thousand, yet learning was never less trusted as something to be pursued for its own sake. Too often used for ill, it is now asked about its use for good, and usually on the assumption that any goodwill be measurable on a market, like a commodity.”
― Cultural Amnesia: Necessary Memories from History and the Arts
― Cultural Amnesia: Necessary Memories from History and the Arts
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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The world is made up of two kinds of people: first, those who love classics, and second, those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as ...more
The Life of a Book Addict
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We now read at "On the Same Page." ...more
Reading the World
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Let's learn about the world. Let's expand our reading horizons and read books for every country in the world. ...more
Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more
Poetry Readers Challenge
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Let's talk about poetry books. This group's members read poetry collections, with the goal of reviewing twenty in a year. C'mon. Do it. It's good for ...more
Pillsonista’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Pillsonista’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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