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Lugrós, polúdakrus, dusēlegēs, ainós—wretched, accompanied by many tears, bringing much woe, dread—these are the adjectives the Iliad uses for war.
“With a focus on creativity in schools and nurturing future job talent, many Danes are getting a leg-up right to the summit of the triangle. By contrast, some developed countries haven’t even got past the second rung of ‘safety’ – with no healthcare or job security (hello, USA).”
― The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
― The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
“I can't honestly say I ever forgave my father for what I considered his "mistakes." He hurt
us terribly. But time has a way of tempering bitterness. My brother owes his drive and success
to him and I know I do. He gave us the best kind of education and encouraged each of us to be
resourceful.”
― Self-Portrait
us terribly. But time has a way of tempering bitterness. My brother owes his drive and success
to him and I know I do. He gave us the best kind of education and encouraged each of us to be
resourceful.”
― Self-Portrait
“And in these times of increasing equality, it would be churlish having given women the right to vote, not to give them the right to murder. Or at least the equal chance to be considered as a suspect in a murder.”
― A Very English Murder
― A Very English Murder
“She’d lived all her life in money-lit radiance. Shadows now taught her the value of each dollar’s tiny flame; what would she choose to illumine in her new dim world?”
― Relative Fortunes
― Relative Fortunes
“She knew she looked a sight, with her hair plastered to her face, her sneakers caked with mud, armpit sweat stains, and no dupatta, because she didn’t believe in wearing one – men should avert their eyes from women, rather than women being forced to cover themselves – and oh, she must stink.”
― Unmarriageable: Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan
― Unmarriageable: Pride and Prejudice in Pakistan
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