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Padraig has been in this country more years than he hasn’t, but he’s still Irish first, and like most Irish, he can tell you you’re a useless piece of shit in a way that would make you say thanks and offer to pay for his dinner.
“It’s not so much that I am a cynic, I just might take a bit too much pleasure in demonstrating why things aren’t as rosy as they seem.”
― Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer's Quest to Play with the Pros
― Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer's Quest to Play with the Pros
“At a certain age, you’ve made so many dumb mistakes that you’re able to identify the kind of faulty thinking that leads up to them,”
― All the Time in the World
― All the Time in the World
“A person needs hardships. Overcoming trials through perseverance, self-reliance, and sacrifice is what you missed out on. Pain, fear, drudgery, boredom—lots of boredom—these are the things that build character. And you need to experience loss and remorse because falling down gives you the opportunity to rise once more. Overcoming challenges turns a self-centered infant into a caring adult. Empathy—the ability to understand and appreciate the feelings of others—is the cornerstone of civilization and the foundation of our relationships. Lack of it . . . well, lack of empathy is as close to a definition of evil that I can come up with.” “Then”
― Age of Legend
― Age of Legend
Thomas’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Thomas’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
681 books
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23 friends
575 books
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20 friends
65 books
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11 friends
543 books
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55 friends
76 books
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25 friends
466 books
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9 friends
1 book
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37 friends
8 books
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10 friends
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