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If we are spirited souls, if we have character, rules seem restrictive, an affront to our sense of agency and our pride in working out our own lives. Why should we be judged according to another’s rule?
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
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“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”
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“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
― Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
― Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
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“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
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Matthew’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Matthew’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
2,371 books
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168 friends
140 books
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98 friends
423 books
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77 friends
149 books
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126 friends
26 books
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50 friends
58 books
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130 friends
306 books
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270 friends
0 books
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63 friends
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