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There are things so horrible that even the dark is afraid of them. Most people don't know this and this is just as well because the world could not really operate if everyone stayed in bed with the blankets over their head, which is what would happen if people knew what horrors lay a shadow's width away. Terry Prachett
Fyodor Dostoevsky quote: "He who despises most things will be a law-giver among them."
He who despises most things will be a law-giver among them. Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky quote: "Grown-up people do not know that a child can give exceedingly..."
Grown-up people do not know that a child can give exceedingly good advice even in the most difficult case. Fyodor Dostoevsky
The only subject ... on which he (Mr. Peggotty - M. Zh.) ever showed a violent temper or swore an oath, was this generosity of his; and if it were ever referred to ... he struck the table a heavy blow with his right hand (had split it on one such occasion), and swore a dreadful oath that he would be "Gormed" if he didn't cut and run for good, if it was ever mentioned again. It appeared ... that nobody had the least idea of the etymology of this terrible verb passive to be gormed; but that... Charles Dickens
Benjamin Franklin quote: "What condition of man most deserves pity?" - Franklin offered:..."
What condition of man most deserves pity?" - Franklin offered: "A lonesome man on a rainy day who does not know how to read. Benjamin Franklin
the most offensive is not their lying—one can always forgive lying—lying is a delightful thing, for it leads to truth—what is offensive is that they lie and worship their own lying… Fyodor Dostoevsky
Too rich to be relevant to the world's poor, [Europe] attracts immigration but cannot encourage imitation. Too passive regarding international security. Too self-satisfied, it acts as if its central political goal is to become the worlds most comfortable retirement home. Too set in its ways, it fears multicultural diversity Zbigniew Brzezinski
William Gaddis quote: "It is the bliss of childhood that we are being warped most..."
It is the bliss of childhood that we are being warped most when we know it the least. William Gaddis
Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing, but poverty has its sunny side, and one of the sweet uses of adversity is the genuine satisfaction which comes from hearty work of head or hand, and to the inspiration of necessity, we owe half the wise, beautiful, and useful blessings of the world. Louisa May Alcott
Anne Lamott quote: "The single most radical thing I know . . . is that I get to..."
The single most radical thing I know . . . is that I get to take care of myself. Anne Lamott
Clive Barker quote: "She's...just a girl, you know. Like most girls: something and..."
She's...just a girl, you know. Like most girls: something and nothing. Clive Barker
There's a Drunk Midget in My HouseAh, babies! They're more than just adorable little creatures on whom you can blame your farts. Like most people who have had one baby, I am an expert on everythiing and will tell you, unsolicited, how to raise your kid! Tina Fey
She became, and her process of becoming was like most of ours: she developed a hatred for things that mystified or obstructed her; acquired virtues that were easy to maintain; assigned herself a role in the scheme of things; and harked back to simpler times for gratification. Toni Morrison
You always, I notice, feel the same when you are under heavy fire - not so much afraid of being hit as afraid because you don't know where you will be hit. You are wondering all the while just where the bullet will nip you, and it gives your whole body a most unpleasant sensitiveness. George Orwell
A guy out there was meant to be the love of your life, your best friend, your soul mate, the one you can tell your dreams to. He'll brush the hair out of your eyes. Send you flowers when you least expect it. He'll stare at you during the movies, even though he paid $8 to see it. He'll call to say goodnight or just cause he's missing you. He'll look in your eyes and tell you, you're the most beautiful girl in the world, and for the first times in your life, you'll believe it. Nicholas Sparks

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