“Life will defend itself no matter how small it is.”
― Life of Pi
― Life of Pi
“Maktub" (It is written.)”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
“The moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay and which is a sparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing.”
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“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.”
― The Great Gatsby
― The Great Gatsby
“To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
Alain de Botton
— 184 members
— last activity Oct 27, 2010 02:00PM
A chance to discuss the work of Alain de Botton, especially the latest title, A Week at the Airport. Dates, October 18-24
Time's 100 all time greatest novels
— 33 members
— last activity Jan 02, 2023 04:53PM
For those of us too daunted by the 1001 list here's another, compiled by the good folk at Time magazine... ...more
Reading Peace
— 1470 members
— last activity Aug 15, 2023 08:57AM
Reading Peace is a book club exploring topics in mindfulness and Buddhism in daily life in a way that is accessible and relevant to today. We meet o ...more
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