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Though, given what we hear from most politicians, I envision some class they take where they learn to dodge the truth, smile while they tell you falsehoods, make you miserable, and try to make you feel like you should like it.”
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“All I can think is if Dave Fernandez, who’s been through so much pain and heartache, can navigate the crowded paths of Washington Square Park without being able to see, surely I can navigate the paths of my own life, murky as they’ve gotten lately.”
― The Bride Wore Size 12
― The Bride Wore Size 12
“The world around her seemed like it was covered in gauze some days. Nothing was clear or urgent. It was difficult to concentrate, and she often lost track of time.”
― Suddenly Psychic
― Suddenly Psychic
“You see,’ he continued, ‘I just don’t think most modern life forges your mind and heart and soul the way facing storms at sea in a fragile boat, or sailing beyond the limits of the known world once did. Look at the way my ancestors batted off to the Middle East and all across Europe. Terribly dangerous, and exciting and life-enhancing.”
― Brotherly Love: An English comedy
― Brotherly Love: An English comedy
“It's like one of those affairs in books," said Bailey disgustedly."Someone trying to think up a new way to do a murder. Silly, I call it."
"What do you say, Roper?" said Alleyn.
"To my way of thinking, sir," said Sergeant Roper, "these thrillers are ruining our criminal classes.”
― Overture to Death
"What do you say, Roper?" said Alleyn.
"To my way of thinking, sir," said Sergeant Roper, "these thrillers are ruining our criminal classes.”
― Overture to Death
“It’s the same with kids and a diet of coke, hamburgers and nasty little crunchy snacks. If they like it, why worry about them eating fruit and veg and other more demanding food? And I’ll tell you why worry, because otherwise their teeth will all fall out and they’ll all pop off early from degenerative diseases. You can’t thrive on pap, you know. Not in food, not in music, not in education, not in religion.”
― Unholy Harmonies
― Unholy Harmonies
Lauren’s 2025 Year in Books
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