“The only way you get Americans to notice anything is to tax them or draft them or kill them.”
Quote by John Irving
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In this novel, John Wheelwright narrates the story of his childhood and adolescence, detailing his close friendship with Owen Meany, a boy who possesses an uncanny ability to predict events and whose religious beliefs are both intriguing and unsettling. The narrative delves into the complexities of faith and the impact of extraordinary experiences on personal growth and understanding. The story is set in the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the social and cultural context of the time. more
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“He also knew that rivals are best unmanned by being ignored.”
“Never confuse faith, or belief — of any kind — with something even remotely intellectual.”
“There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.”
“I’m not afraid, but I’m very nervous.”
“It never got weird enough for me.”
“It was like falling down an elevator shaft and landing in a pool full of mermaids.”
