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The Dreamers

This book delves into the intricate world of dreams, examining how they shape our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. It explores the profound influence dreams can have on our waking lives, offering a unique perspective on the human experience. more

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Gilbert Adair
Gilbert Adair

Gilbert Adair, born on December 29, 1944, was a British novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound reflections on literary traditions. more

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“Man surprised me most about humanity.Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”

“In the end there is nothing to be done but to state clearly what has been done, without shame or regret, and say: Here I am, and this is what I am. Now deal with me as you see fit. That is your right. Mine is to stand by the act, and pay the price. You do what you must do, and pay for it. So in the end all things are simple.”

“The difference between a simpleton and an intelligent man, according to the man who is convinced that he is of the latter category, is that the former wholeheartedly accepts all things that he sees and hears while the latter never admits anything except after a most searching scrutiny. He imagines his intelligence to be a sieve of closely woven mesh through which nothing but the finest can pass.”