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Russian History: A Very Short Introduction

by Geoffrey Hosking

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Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Vol. VII: Penumbra

by Bungie Inc.

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Sam’s Quotes

“I have failed at many things, but I have never been afraid.”
― Nadine Gordimer

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“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that receives it.”
― Edith Wharton

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“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
― Dylan Thomas, In Country Sleep, and Other Poems

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“As with most of life's problems, this one can be solved by a box of pure radiation.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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“He’s stuck out there. He thinks he’s totally alone and that we all gave up on him. What kind of effect does that have on a man’s psychology?” He turned back to Venkat. “I wonder what he’s thinking right now.”

LOG ENTRY: SOL 61 How come Aquaman can control whales? They’re mammals! Makes no sense.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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