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“They say death comes like a thief in the night, where is he? I'll hug his neck.”

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Suttree is a richly detailed narrative that delves into the life of a man named Suttree, who lives in a hovel by the Tennessee River. The story is a profound examination of the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist, offering a vivid portrayal of the underbelly of American society during the mid-20th century. more

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Cormac McCarthy

American novelist known for his profound literary style and rich imagination. His notable works include 'The Border Trilogy' and 'No Country for Old Men'. more

“There is no nation on the continent of Europe that is less able to do harm to England, and there isno nation on the continent of Europe to whom we are less able to do harm, than Russia.We are so separate that it seems impossible that the two nations, by the use of reason or common sense at all, could possibly be brought into conflict with each other.”

Two Reason Use Seems Able Nations Common Impossible Conflict Europe England Harm Russia Common Sense Continents Two Nations

Author:John Bright

“We are continually shaped by the forces of coincidence.”

Force Coincidence

Book:Conversations with Paul Auster

Source: Conversations with Paul Auster

“As to the Income Tax, my opinion is that the needful revenue would be fairly and most fairly raised if paid by property, and by individuals in proportion to their property. A Property Tax should be an assessment upon all land and buildings, and canals and railroads, but not on property such as machinery, stock in trade, etc. The aristocracy have squeezed all they can out of the mass of the consumers, and now they lay their daring hands on those not wholly impoverished.”

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