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“Daytime sleep is like the sin of the flesh; the more you have the more you want, and yet you feel unhappy, sated and unsated at the same time.”

Book:The Name of the Rose

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The Name of the Rose

This novel delves into the life of a young monk who becomes entangled in the political intrigue of the Catholic Church during the 13th century. It examines the conflict between the purity of faith and the corrupting influence of power, offering a rich tapestry of historical detail and moral complexity. more

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Umberto Eco

Italian essayist, scholar, and critic. Umberto Eco is renowned for his unique literary style and profound academic background. His works integrate history, philosophy, literature, and semiotics, with his most famous novel being 'The Name of the Rose'. more

“Man," he said, "I'm not afraid of graveyards. The dead are just, you know, people who wanted the same things you and I want." "What do we want?" I asked blurrily. "Aw, man, you know," he said. "We just want, well, the same things these people wanted." "What was that?" He shrugged. "To live, I guess," he said.”

People Knows Men Want Wells Said Wanted Not Afraid Graveyard

Author:Michael Cunningham

“They learned to have a very high opinion of God and a very low opinion of His works—although they could tell you that this world had been made by God Himself. What they didn’t see was that it is beautiful, and that some of the greatest beauties are the briefest.”

World Made Beautiful Opinion This World Lows

Book:Jayber Crow: A Novel

Source: Jayber Crow: A Novel

“Now for God's sake, will you two start behaving like a princess and a Courier?" Halt told them. "If you don't, I'll have to think about sending Will home.' 'Me?' Will said, his voice breaking into a high-pitched squeak of indignation. 'What's it got to do with me?' 'It's all your fault!' Halt shouted irrationally.”

Ifs Thinking Said Two Home Voice Faults Sake Princess Halt Indignation

Author:John Flanagan

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