“Why is it that when we talk to God we’re said to be praying, but when God talks to us we’re schizophrenic?”
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“Contrary to what you may assume, I am not a pessimist but an indifferentist- that is, I don't make the mistake of thinking that the... cosmos... gives a damn one way or the other about the especial wants and ultimate welfare of mosquitoes, rats, lice, dogs, men, horses, pterodactyls, trees, fungi, dodos, or other forms of biological energy.”
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“Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.”
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“Such nonsense!" declared Dr Greysteel. "Whoever heard of cats doing anything useful!"
"Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner," said Strange. "That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one's imperfections.”
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
"Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner," said Strange. "That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one's imperfections.”
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
“She wore a gown the color of storms, shadows, and rain and a necklace of broken promises and regrets.”
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
― Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
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