Barry Lyndon
by
I would assume the Irish crown over my coat-of-arms, but that there are so many silly pretenders to that distinction who bear it and render it common.
“The brightest minds enslaved to an economy that demanded toys instead of space exploration or technologies that could revolutionize our race.”
― Golden Son
― Golden Son
“It hath been observed, by wise men or women, I forget which, that all persons are doomed to be in love once in their lives.”
― Tom Jones
― Tom Jones
“I believe it is a true observation, that few secrets are divulged to one person only; but certainly, it would be next to a miracle that a fact of this kind should be known to a whole parish, and not transpire any farther.”
― Tom Jones
― Tom Jones
“To say truth, nothing is more erroneous than the common observation, that men who are ill-natured and quarrelsome when they are drunk, are very worthy persons when they are sober: for drink, in reality, doth not reverse nature, or create passions in men which did not exist in them before. It takes away the guard of reason, and consequently forces us to produce those symptoms, which many, when sober, have art enough to conceal. It heightens and inflames our passions (generally indeed that passion which is uppermost in our mind), so that the angry temper, the amorous, the generous, the good-humoured, the avaricious, and all other dispositions of men, are in their cups heightened and exposed.”
― Tom Jones
― Tom Jones
“for it is a secret well known to great men, that, by conferring an obligation, they do not always procure a friend, but are certain of creating many enemies.”
― Tom Jones
― Tom Jones
Happy & Brainy Group
— 455 members
— last activity Sep 13, 2021 10:54AM
This group is for book lovers who: * are happy & benevolent (or, want to be) * want to have a good time * crave to flex their minds * admire hero ...more
Horrifying Thrillers
— 1204 members
— last activity Nov 24, 2025 08:09PM
This is for all the people out there that loves a good scare, a good mystery, or a good thrill. Whether it be ghosts, vampires, gunman, car chases, se ...more
Sci-fi and Heroic Fantasy
— 8696 members
— last activity 6 hours, 57 min ago
A place for those who walk the green forests of Middle Earth, cross the pale sands of Arrakis, sail the blue waters of Earthsea, slip among the shadow ...more
Grimdark Fantasy
— 1978 members
— last activity Nov 25, 2025 02:41AM
This is for fans of what has been coined Grimdark Fantasy. This includes books by authors such as Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence, George RR Martin, Sc ...more
Fantasy Buddy Reads
— 9906 members
— last activity 9 minutes ago
For readers of fantasy who are looking to find a partner or small group to read and discuss with! We run several fun ongoing challenges and discussion ...more
Jason’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Jason’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Jason
Lists liked by Jason




















































