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“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.”
― The Diary of a Young Girl
― The Diary of a Young Girl
“Police work wouldn't be possible without coffee," Wallander said.
"No work would be possible without coffee."
They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.”
― One Step Behind
"No work would be possible without coffee."
They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.”
― One Step Behind
“When he dipped into the mysteries of nature, he was sure that there must be a God. Who else could create such lovely works of art? Man's inventions could only ape those of his Creator. On the other hand, it was the same God who ensured that people died like flies, carried off by plague and war. It was difficult in such times to believe in God, but Jakob Kuisl discovered Him in the beauties of nature.”
― The Hangman's Daughter
― The Hangman's Daughter
“Fünfmal pro Tag dachte ich „Du kannst alles tun, alles was dir gefällt, und überall hingehen“ und zehnmal pro Nacht „Was soll ich nur machen und wo soll ich nur hin?“.”
― Die Zweisamkeit der Einzelgänger
― Die Zweisamkeit der Einzelgänger
“Among other things, you'll find that you're not the first person who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behavior. You're by no means alone on that score, you'll be excited and stimulated to know. Many, many men have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right now. Happily, some of them kept records of their troubles. You'll learn from them—if you want to. Just as someday, if you have something to offer, someone will learn something from you. It's a beautiful reciprocal arrangement. And it isn't education. It's history. It's poetry.”
― The Catcher in the Rye
― The Catcher in the Rye
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