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“People are meant to go through life two by two. ’Tain’t natural to be lonesome.”

Book:The act and the image: Including Our town

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The act and the image: Including Our town

This book is a compilation that includes the renowned play 'Our Town' by Thornton Wilder, alongside other literary pieces that explore themes of the human experience and the act of storytelling. more

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Thornton Wilder

American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more

“Many people entertain the idea that Christianity,like almost any other religion,is basically a system of beliefs-you know, a set of doctrines or a code of behavior, a philosophy, an ideology. But that's a myth. Christianity is not at all like Buddhism or Islam or Confucianism. The founders of those religions said (in effect), 'Here is what I teach. Believe my teachings. Follow my philosophy.' Jesus said, 'Follow me'(Matthew 9:9). Leaders of the world's religions said, 'What do you think about what I teach?' Jesus said, 'Who do you say I am?'(Luke 9:20)”

“You better start swimming, or you'll sink like a stone. Because the Time's they are a-changing.”

Change Stones Swimming

Author:Bob Dylan

“May the New Year bring you courage to break your resolutions early! My own plan is to swear off every kind of virtue, so that I triumph even when I fall!”

Source: Moonchild

“In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write.”

Writing Book Lying Next Waiting Goes On Paper Mood Pens Desks Hope And Faith Paper And Pen

Book:My Several Worlds: A Personal Record

Source: My Several Worlds: A Personal Record

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