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“Amor deliria nervosa isn't a disease of love. It's a disease of selfishness.”

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Lauren Oliver, born in 1982, is an accomplished American author known for her profound emotional depth and imaginative storytelling. Her works have garnered widespread acclaim and have resonated with readers around the world. more

“Our hearts, they need a mirror, Tessa. We see our better selves in the eyes of those who love us. And there is a beauty that brevity alone provides.” He dropped his gaze, then raised it to hers. “I would give you everything of myself,” he said. “I would give you more in two weeks than most men would give you in a lifetime.”

Men Needs Giving Heart Said Two Self Eye Week Mirrors Lifetime Raised Two Weeks Brevity

Book:Clockwork Princess

Source: Clockwork Princess

“The Russians are bent on world dominance, and they are rapidly acquiring the means to become the most powerful imperial nation the world has seen. The men in the Soviet Politburo do not have to worry about the ebb and flow of public opinion. They put guns before butter, while we put just about everything before guns.”

Men World Mean Nations Powerful Opinion Worry Gun Flow Most Powerful Soviet Bent Public Opinion Dominance Ebb And Flow

Book:The collected speeches of Margaret Thatcher

Source: The collected speeches of Margaret Thatcher

“Does Patch have a restraining order against him?' he read. 'Is Patch a felon?' 'Give-me-that!' I hissed furiously. Patch gave a soft laugh, and I knew he'd seen the next question. 'Does Patch have a girlfriend?”

Giving Doe Order Next Laughing Give Me Girlfriend Patches Restraining Felons Restraining Orders

Book:Hush, Hush

Source: Hush, Hush

“I wished I could be alone in my room, with my books, away from these people.”

People Book Rooms

Book:The Kite Runner

Source: The Kite Runner

“men are so conceited they’ll believe anything that flatters them”

Men Believe Conceited

Book:Gone with the wind

Source: Gone with the wind

“His heart is a desert island.... The whole scope, the whole energy of his mind surround and protect him; his depths isolate him and guard him against the truth. He flatters himself that he is entirely alone there.... Patience, dear lady. Perhaps, one day, he will discover some footprint on the sand.... What holy and happy terror, what salutary fright, once he recognizes in that pure sign of grace that his island is mysteriously inhabited!”

Mind Heart Whole Energy Grace Holy One Day Pure Protect Depth Dear Terror Desert Islands Sand Surround Scope Footprint Fright

Author:Paul Valery

“I have come to understand something about novels," Tessa said. "And what is that?" "They are not true.”

Said Novel

Book:Clockwork Princess

Source: Clockwork Princess

“The only thing I know is everything you love will die.”

Knows Dies Things You Love

Book:Survivor

Source: Survivor

“The world can be a lot better than we settle for. All you have to do is ask.”

World Asks

Book:Survivor: A Novel

Source: Survivor: A Novel

“Jocelyn recognized reading as a sacred pastime and usually wouldn't interrupt Clary in the middle of a book, even to yell at her.”

Book Reading Middle Sacred Pastime

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

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