“Denial is a critical part of the human coping mechanism. Without it, we would all wake up terrified every morning about all the ways we could die. Instead, our minds block out our existential fears by focusing on stresses we can handle—like getting to work on time or paying our taxes.”
― Inferno
― Inferno
“To live in the world without becoming aware of the meaning of the world is like wandering about in a great library without touching the books.”
― The Lost Symbol
― The Lost Symbol
“Wide acceptance of an idea is not proof of its validity.”
― The Lost Symbol
― The Lost Symbol
“Remember death. Even for those who wield great power, life is brief. There is only one way to triumph over death, and that is by making our lives masterpieces. We must seize every opportunity to show kindness and to love fully.”
― Origin
― Origin
Othmane’s 2024 Year in Books
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