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Quote by Wendell Berry

“Some of the best things I have ever thought of I have thought of during bad sermons.”

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Jayber Crow is a novel that delves into the complexities of human experience, following the protagonist's journey from a wandering drifter to a settled community member. The narrative is rich with historical details and vivid descriptions of rural life, offering a poignant look at the transformative power of love and faith. more

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Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

“Shokaku is a crane of some kind.' 'For lifting things?' Will asked. 'For flying. A large bird type of crane,' she corrected him. 'In fact, as near I can Work it out, Shokaku means “a flying crane". 'Seems like a logical thing for a crane to do,' Halt mused. 'I suppose you wouldn't expect it to mean “a hiking crane" or “a waddling crane".'”

Kind Mean Seems Bird Flying Logical Hiking Lifting Halt Cranes

Author:John Flanagan

“You're right, Halt,' she said, and he nodded acklowledgement of her backing down. 'Nice to hear someone else saying that for a change,' Will said cheerfully. 'Seems like I've said those words an awful lot in my time.' Halt turned a bleak gaze on him. 'And you've always been right.”

Said Seems Nice Awful My Time Halt Bleak Backing Down

Author:John Flanagan

“The two girls disappeared into the stern cabin once more. Will watched them go, then asked Halt, 'Anything you'd like me to do? Grow a beard? Learn to walk like a rooster?' 'If you could stop asking facetious questions, that'd be a start,' Halt told him. 'But it's probably a little late in life for you to do that.”

Ifs Littles Two Girl Grows Walks Late Asking Like Me Beard Halt Cabins Roosters Facetious

Author:John Flanagan

“Without thinking, [Will] spoke. 'Halt? Are you awake?' 'No.' The ill humor in the one-word reply was unmistakable. 'Oh. Sorry.' 'Shut up.' He pondered whether to apologize again and decided this would go against the instruction to shut up, so remained silent.”

Thinking Decided Silent Sorry Ill Awake Spokes Instruction Apologizing Shut Up One Word Halt

Author:John Flanagan