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Quote by David Foster Wallace

“Do this: hate him for me after I die. I beg you. Dying request.”

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American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more

“It's just as easy to be lonely in a city as out in the wilderness. Easier, really. It's harder to get to know someone when you meet in a crowded place. People can freely ignore you in the city; they can assume they don't have any responsibility for you. When there are fewer people, (...) they begin assuming some kind of responsibility, simply because you naturally do the same.”

People Knows Kind Easy Cities Responsibility Easier Lonely Harder Assuming Wilderness Fewer Crowded Crowded Places

Book:Winds of Change

Source: Winds of Change

“Although you feel relief now, this is likely to be the source of many sleepless nights for you. You will lie awake, look upon your heart, and find it unlovely. You will be certain that (...) you are the greatest of monsters. This is a good thing; although you may forgive yourself, you must never come to think that your actions were in any way justifiable. But- (...) Being a sane, honorable human being is not always comfortable.”

Source: The Mage Winds

“Some people have things written all over their faces; the big guy had a couple of words misspelled in crayon on his.”

People Bigs Faces Guy Written Couple Crayon Big Guys

Author:Jonathan Lethem

“Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this sun of York; And all the clouds that lour'd upon our house In the deep bosom of the ocean buried.”

Made House Sun Ocean Summer Winter Clouds Glorious Buried Bosoms Discontent Summer And Winter

Book:William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

Source: William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

“You knocked the door down." Disbelief rang in his matter-of-fact tone. "I know," she answered,unable to say anything else. Unable to look away from his body. "But it's solid oak." "I know." She felt the solid oak beneath her and a little shocked that she'd done it, too. If it mattered at all, her shoulder felt a little bruised. And it was the slight pain that brought some reality back into the moment. "You don't have any clothes on." Oh, God, did she really say that?”

Ifs Knows Looks Littles Matter Done Moments Facts Body Reality Pain Felt Doors Clothes Shoulders Tone Say Anything Shocked Disbelief Matter Of Fact Oaks Bruised

Author:C.C. Hunter

“That woman is the most difficult, the most stubborn redhead I've ever had the displeasure of meeting." He shot off, leaving only a blurry streak in his wake. "And you're falling in love with her," Kylie whispered.”

Fall Difficult Shots Meetings Falling In Love Leaving Stubborn Streaks Displeasure Blurry

Book:Awake at Dawn

Source: Awake at Dawn

“Love is a disease no one wants to get rid of. Those who catch it never try to get better, and those who suffer do not wish to be cured.”

Want Trying Suffering Wish Love Is Disease Get Better Zahir

Author:Paulo Coelho

“She's not the one I want." His words came out terse. "It's you. It's been you since...since the minute I first saw you.”

Want Firsts Saws Minutes

Book:Awake at Dawn

Source: Awake at Dawn

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”

People Ifs Trying Looks Hands Bits Watches Wonderful Corners Awe Sunset Orange Beautiful Life

Author:Carl Rogers

“She leaned into him to soak up his warmth. "You are so hot," she said. "It's about time you noticed," he teased.”

Said Hot Warmth

Book:Awake at Dawn

Source: Awake at Dawn

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