“Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“We are all just actors trying to control and manage our public image, we act based on how others might see us.”
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“We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin.”
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“I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.”
― Notes from Underground
― Notes from Underground
“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.”
― The Brothers Karamazov
― The Brothers Karamazov
Violet’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Violet’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Art, Classics, Comics, Crime, Ebooks, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Horror, Manga, Mystery, Paranormal, Philosophy, Psychology, and Thriller
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