“Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”
―
―
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”
―
―
“The reason that fiction is more interesting than any other form of literature, to those who really like to study people, is that in fiction the author can really tell the truth without humiliating himself.”
―
―
“It takes courage to love, but pain through love is the purifying fire which those who love generously know. We all know people who are so much afraid of pain that they shut themselves up like clams in a shell and, giving out nothing, receive nothing and therefore shrink until life is a mere living death.”
―
―
Allie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Allie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Allie
Lists liked by Allie
























































