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“He knew that his wings could ignite at any moment, but the closer he came to touching the fire, the more he sensed that he was fulfilling his destiny. As he put it in his journal that night: If I mean to save my life, then I have to come within an inch of destroying it.”

Quote by Paul Auster

Book:The Book of Illusions

Work

The Book of Illusions

A narrative that delves into the complexities of perception and the nature of truth, weaving together elements of fantasy and the supernatural. more

Author

Paul Auster is an American author known for his unique narrative style and philosophical reflections. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and reality, and have won him a wide audience. more

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Book:War Talk

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