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Quote by Denis Johnson

“They needed to share one secret after another with a beautiful woman, to peel away layer after layer, mask after mask, and still find themselves worshiped.”

Quote by Denis Johnson

Work

This book delves into the enigmatic and often symbolic nature of angels, examining their roles and representations across different cultures and narratives. more

Author

Denis Johnson is an American writer born on July 1, 1949. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and unique narrative style, having won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

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Source: Bluebeard: A Novel

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“To conclude, therefore, let no man upon a weak conceit of sobriety or an ill-applied moderation think or maintain that a man can search too far, or be too well studied in the book of God's word, or the book of God's works, divinity or philosophy; but rather let men endeavor an endless progress or proficience in both; only let men beware that they apply both to charity, and not to swelling; to use, and not to ostentation; and again, that they do not unwisely mingle or confound these learnings together.”

Source: The Works of Francis Bacon: Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Albans, and Lord High Chancellor of England

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Author:Willa Cather

“Death is the mother of beauty.”

Book:Angels

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“The end of 'The End' is the best place to begin 'The End', because if you read 'The End' from the beginning of the beginning of 'The End' to the end of the end of 'The End', you will arrive at the end.”

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Author:Daniel Handler

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Book:Bluebeard

Source: Bluebeard

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Book:Bluebeard

Source: Bluebeard

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Book:Bluebeard

Source: Bluebeard