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“All our lives are symbols. Everything we do is part of a pattern we have at least some say in. The strong make their own patterns and influence other people's, the weak have their courses mapped out for them. The weak and the unlucky, and the stupid.”
― The Wasp Factory
― The Wasp Factory
“Between the time the last train leaves and the first train arrives, the place changes: it's not the same as in daytime.”
― After Dark
― After Dark
“In this world, there are things you can only do alone, and things you can only do with somebody else. It's important to combine the two in just the right amount.”
― After Dark
― After Dark
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