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Alex Givant

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Абсолютная память (Amos Decker, #1)

by David Baldacci (Goodreads Author)

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Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain by James Bloodworth

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Put another way, poverty is a moral failing. Rich people will only work if you give them money whereas poor people will only do so if you starve them.

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Alex’s Quotes

“Friendships take minutes to make, moments to break, years to repair.”
― Pierce Brown, Golden Son

tags: friendship

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“A man thinks he can fly, but he is afraid to jump. A poor friend pushes him from behind.” He looks up at me. “A good friend jumps with.”
― Pierce Brown, Morning Star

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“Ребенку скучно играть с готовой игрушкой, которую можно использовать только по какому-то одному назначению. Какая бы дорогая эта игрушка ни была, она не представляет ценности для ребенка, если он не может что-то делать с ней руками или приспособить ее в соответствии со своим богатым воображением.”
― Масару Ибука, После трех уже поздно

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“Each thinking mind is a political mind.”
― Zaman Ali, HUMANITY Understanding Reality and Inquiring Good

tags: each, mind, politics, thinking

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“You're a sinister little shit, aren't you?" Victra asks.
"I'm Gold, bitch. What'd you expect? Warm milk and cookies just because I'm pocket sized?”
― Pierce Brown, Golden Son

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