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Quote by Banana Yoshimoto

“If you don’t say what you’re thinking, you end up lying when you really need to speak up.”

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The book delves into the enigmatic atmosphere of a lake, intertwining the lives of its inhabitants with the natural world around them. It examines the complexities of human emotions and the profound impact of the environment on individuals and communities. more

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Banana Yoshimoto

Banana Yoshimoto is a Japanese writer celebrated for her minimalist and introspective style. Born on July 24, 1964, she gained prominence in the 1990s with her novel 'Kitchen'. Yoshimoto's works often delve into themes of loneliness, youth, and the complexities of human relationships. more

“There is a trick to flying. The angels told me." He had smiled at my wide-eyed awe. "You need to forget everything you know as a human being. When you are human, you discover that there is great power in hating the earth. And it can almost make you fly. But it never will." I had frowned, not quite understanding him. "So, what's the trick?" "Love the sky.”

Knows Needs Humans Earth Hate Understanding Human Beings Forget Sky Angel Wide Flying Tricks Awe Great Power Forget Everything Understanding Him

Book:Juliet: A Novel

Source: Juliet: A Novel

“No, you can't deny women their basic rights and pretend it's about your 'religious freedom'. If you don't like birth control, don't use it. Religious freedom doesn't mean you can force others to live by your own beliefs.”

Ifs Mean Use Belief Force Women Religious Freedom Rights Birth Politician Human Rights Deny African American Live By Religious Freedom Birth Control Freedom Of Religion Basic Rights

Author:Barack Obama

“What we gotta do is, we gotta figure out a way to reverse gravity, so that we all fall upward, through the clouds and sky, all the way to Heaven.”

Way Fall Heaven Sky Figures Clouds Gravity Reverse

Book:We the Animals

Source: We the Animals

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