Harsh

“Fortunately, the deep mountain terrain offered plenty of spots in which to take refuge, should the need ever arise. Because of limestone deposits throughout the area, there were”
― Seishi Yokomizo, The Village of Eight Graves

“Everyday is another chance to do something great.”
― Emma Paul

“After all, reading is arguably a far more creative and imaginative process than writing; when the reader creates emotion in their head, or the colors of the sky during the setting sun, or the smell of a warm summer's breeze on their face, they should reserve as much praise for themselves as they do for the writer - perhaps more.”
― Jasper Fforde, The Well of Lost Plots

“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books.”
― Julian Barnes, Flaubert's Parrot