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Quote by Lynda Barry

“but paper and ink have conjuring abilities of their own. arrangements of lines and shapes, of letters and words on a series of pages make a world we can dwell and travel in.”

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Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry, born on January 2, 1956, is a renowned cartoonist. Her works are known for their unique style and profound themes, covering personal experiences, social phenomena, and philosophical thoughts. Barry's contributions have had a significant impact on the comic industry, and her creative approach and narrative techniques have provided new perspectives for subsequent cartoonists. more

“It is almost impossible to describe happiness, because at the time it feels entirely natural, as if all the rest of your life has been the aberration; only in retrospect does it swim into focus as the rare and precious thing it is. When it is present, it seems to be eternal, abiding forever, and there is no need to examine it or clutch it. Later, when it has evaporated, you stare in dismay at your empty palm, where only a little of the perfume lingers to prove that once it was there, and now is flown.”

Source: The Memoirs of Cleopatra

“Fairyland is the loveliest word because it means everything the human heart desires.”

Humans Heart Mean Desire Human Heart Hearts Desire

Book:THE TALES OF AVONLEA - Complete Collection: 16 Novels & 27 Short Stories (Including Anne Shirley Series, Chronicles of Prince Edward Island, The Story Girl & Emily Starr Trilogy)

Source: THE TALES OF AVONLEA - Complete Collection: 16 Novels & 27 Short Stories (Including Anne Shirley Series, Chronicles of Prince Edward Island, The Story Girl & Emily Starr Trilogy)

“You really don't understand the first thing about writing...for one thing, early in the morning is the worst possible time. the brain is like a wet sponge at that hour. And for another, real writing is a question of staring into space and waiting for the right ideas.”