Hastily composed war songs were on the lips of everyone, their heavy patriotism failing to compensate for what they lacked in tune and spirit.
“No wonder men did not want women to wear bloomers. What could women accomplish if they did not have to continually mind their skirts, keep them from dragging in the mud or getting trampled on the steps of an omnibus? If they had pockets! With pockets, women could conquer the world!”
― The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
― The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
“Was it a craving for salt, or for pain?”
― The Bonesetter's Daughter
― The Bonesetter's Daughter
“I would have lived in peace. But my enemies brought me war.”
― Red Rising
― Red Rising
“I love to feel the temperature drop and the wind increase just before a thunderstorm. Then I climb in bed with the thunder.”
― Better to be able to love than to be loveable
― Better to be able to love than to be loveable
“Tap into your childlike sense of wonder. Young children are in an almost constant state of awe since everything is so new to them. During your walk, try to approach what you see with fresh eyes, imagining that you’re seeing it for the first time. Take a moment in each walk to take in the vastness of things, for example in looking at a panoramic view or up close at the detail of a leaf or flower. Go somewhere new. Each week, try to choose a new location. You’re more likely to feel awe in a novel environment where the sights and sounds are unexpected and unfamiliar to you. That said, some places never seem to get old, so there’s nothing wrong with revisiting your favorite spots if you find that they consistently fill you with awe. The key is to recognize new features of the same old place.”
― Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
― Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
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