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“Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.”
― Alan Moore, Watchmen

“Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.”
― Alan Moore, Watchmen

“For monarchy to work, one man must be wise. For democracy to work, a majority of the people must be wise. Which is more likely?”
― Charles Maurras

“The best thing about reading is to escape
from your life, to be able to live hundreds or even
thousands of different lives.”
― Anna Todd, After We Collided