Sign in with Facebook
“I have never known any distress that an hour’s reading did not relieve.”
―
―
“In Ireland, you go to someone's house, and she asks you if you want a cup of tea. You say no, thank you, you're really just fine. She asks if you're sure. You say of course you're sure, really, you don't need a thing. Except they pronounce it ting. You don't need a ting. Well, she says then, I was going to get myself some anyway, so it would be no trouble. Ah, you say, well, if you were going to get yourself some, I wouldn't mind a spot of tea, at that, so long as it's no trouble and I can give you a hand in the kitchen. Then you go through the whole thing all over again until you both end up in the kitchen drinking tea and chatting.
In America, someone asks you if you want a cup of tea, you say no, and then you don't get any damned tea.
I liked the Irish way better.”
― Urban Shaman
In America, someone asks you if you want a cup of tea, you say no, and then you don't get any damned tea.
I liked the Irish way better.”
― Urban Shaman
“That's what fiction is for. It's for getting at the truth when the truth isn't sufficient for the truth.”
―
―
“Lady Godiva costume is the most suitable clothes for young red ladies.”
―
―
“It's ok to understand other people. But it's not enough. Advertence is necessary too. Because it's easy to understand abstract person if you're not a victim but outside observer. Imagine you say to friend who needs your help: "I understand the man who stole from you because he was starved". Or that: "I understand that scumbag who raped you because his wife ran out on him and he wanted to blow off steam". Only most hard-hearted person can say that.”
―
―
Miley’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Miley’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Miley
Lists liked by Miley
