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After the Irish War of Independence led to the partition of Ireland, in 1921, the island was split in two: in the South, twenty-six counties achieved a measure of independence as the Irish Free State, while in the North, a remaining six
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“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
“Since it is so likely that (children) will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker.”
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“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”
― Those Who Remain
― Those Who Remain
“To lack feeling is to be dead, but to act on every feeling is to be a child.”
― The Way of Kings
― The Way of Kings
Mark’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Mark’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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28 friends
115 books
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47 books
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73 books
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0 books
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106 books
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73 books
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25 books
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