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Dennis Lehane, born on August 4, 1965, is a renowned American author known for his crime and suspense novels. His works, often set in Boston, delve into the dark side of human nature and the complexities of society.

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“Men who believe that the way to the mind is not by way of ice picks through the brain or large dosages of dangerous medicine but through an honest reckoning of the self.”

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Book:Shutter Island

Source: Shutter Island

“One that society can't forgive, but I can.”

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Book:Shutter Island

Source: Shutter Island

“We all know who you are, Mr. Coughlin. Famous Yankee gangster. Friend of the colonel. It would be safer for a man to swim into the middle of the ocean and cut his own throat than to threaten you.' He solemnly made the sign of the cross. 'But when people starve and have nowhere to go, where would you have them end up?' 'Not on my land,' Joe said. 'But it is not your land. It's God's. You are renting it. This rum? This life?' He patted his chest. 'We are all just renting from God.”

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Book:Live by Night

Source: Live by Night

“You was in all sorts of places, huh?” “Yeah, I was. Saw the world.” “What’d you think of it?” “Different languages, same shit.” “Yeah, that’s the truth, huh?”

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Book:Shutter Island

Source: Shutter Island

About the Author

Born: August 4, 1965
Known for: Author
Quotes: 120

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