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Quote by David Foster Wallace

“Worship your body, beauty, and sexual allure and you will die a million deaths before they finally grieve you.”

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American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more

“There are so many who know more than I do, who understand the world better than I do. I would be truly learned, a great scholar, if only I could retain everything I've learned from those I have known. But then would I still be me? And isn't all that only words? Words grow old, too; they change their meaning and their usage. They get sick just as we do; they die of their wounds and then they are relegated to the dust of dictionaries. And where am I in all this?”

Ifs Knows World Stills Would Be Dies Grows Known Sick Wounds Dust I've Learned Scholar Dictionary Usage

Book:The Time of the Uprooted: A Novel

Source: The Time of the Uprooted: A Novel

“Translating from one language to another, unless it is from Greek and Latin, the queens of all languages, is like looking at Flemish tapestries from the wrong side, for although the figures are visible, they are covered by threads that obscure them, and cannot be seen with the smoothness and color of the right side.”

Language Sides Figures Color Queens Greek Visible Latin Covered Thread Translate Obscure Tapestry

Author:Miguel de Cervantes

“Certificates from top US universities adorned the walls like tiger head in a hunter’s home.”

Home Wall University Tigers Hunters Certificates

Author:Chetan Bhagat

“She had perfect features, with her eye, nose, lips, and ears the right size and in right places. That is all it takes to make people beautiful, normal body parts – yet why does nature mess it up so many times?”

People Doe Body Eye Beautiful Perfect Normal Ears Lips Size Mess Noses Features Her Eyes Right Place

Author:Chetan Bhagat

“The pretty girl is always right.”

Girl Pretty Girl

Book:2 States: The Story of My Marriage

Source: 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

“Why should any guy want to be only friends with a girl? It’s like agreeing to be near a chocolate cake and never eat it. It’s like sitting in a racing car but not driving it.”

Want Should Guy Girl Car Sitting Driving Chocolate Cake Racing Race Car Chocolate Cake

Author:Chetan Bhagat

“How can such scary looking parents create something so cute?”

Parent Scary Cute

Author:Chetan Bhagat

“When a woman comes into your life, things organize themselves.”

Organize

Book:2 States: The Story of My Marriage

Source: 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

“The word “future” and females is a dangerous combination.”

Dangerous Female Combination Funny Life

Book:2 States: The Story of My Marriage

Source: 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

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