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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. So medicine, law, business, engineering... these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love... these are what we stay alive for.”
― Leaves of Grass
― Leaves of Grass
“Nothing is so necessary for a young man as the company of intelligent women.”
― War and Peace
― War and Peace
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand.”
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“When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat.”
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“There's no such thing as life without bloodshed. I think the notion that the species can be improved in some way, that everyone could live in harmony, is a really dangerous idea. Those who are afflicted with this notion are the first ones to give up their souls, their freedom. Your desire that it be that way will enslave you and make your life vacuous.”
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Amanda’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Amanda’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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11 friends
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48 friends
253 books
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14 friends
428 books
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5,744 friends
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18 friends
58 books
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25 friends
82 books
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2,012 friends
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Favorite Genres
Art, Classics, Crime, Ebooks, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Humor and Comedy, Mystery, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Suspense, Thriller, and Travel
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