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“I have amazing news for you. Man is not alone on this planet. He is part of a community, upon which he depends absolutely.”

Book:Ishmael: A Novel

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Ishmael: A Novel

In this thought-provoking novel, Ishmael, a young man, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Guided by a wise teacher named Phebe, he delves into the complexities of human existence, the state of the environment, and the interconnectedness of all life. The narrative is interspersed with philosophical musings and discussions on ethics, science, and the human condition. more

Author

Daniel Quinn

Daniel Quinn is an American novelist known for his profound insights into human history and culture. His works often explore the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the development of human civilization. more

“Thousands of years ago, man lived in harmony with the rest of the natural world. Through what we would today call Telepathy, he communicated with animals, plants, and other forms of life-none of which he considered "beneath" himself, only different, with different jobs to perform. He worked side by side with earth angels and nature spirits, with whom he shared responsibility for taking care of the world.”

Men World Years Different Care Today Earth Jobs Form Spirit Sides Natural Animal Responsibility Angel Years Ago Harmony Plant Natural World Telepathy Different Jobs Shared Responsibility

Author:Benjamin Hoff

“The most incredible thing about miracles is that they happen.”

Happens Miracle Incredibles

Author:Gilbert K. Chesterton

“I love to smell flowers in the dark," she said. "You get hold of their soul then.”

Said Soul Dark Flower Smell Love And Flower

Book:The Collected Works of Lucy Maud Montgomery: 20 Novels & 170+ Short Stories, Poems, Letters and Memoirs (Including The Complete Anne Shirley Series, Chronicles of Avonlea & Emily Starr Trilogy): Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of Windy Poplars, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside, Emily of New Moon, The Story Girl, The Golden Road, Pat of Silver Bush, The Blue Castle & many more

Source: The Collected Works of Lucy Maud Montgomery: 20 Novels & 170+ Short Stories, Poems, Letters and Memoirs (Including The Complete Anne Shirley Series, Chronicles of Avonlea & Emily Starr Trilogy): Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of Windy Poplars, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside, Emily of New Moon, The Story Girl, The Golden Road, Pat of Silver Bush, The Blue Castle & many more

“The Monks of Cool, whose tiny and exclusive monastery is hidden in a really cool and laid-back valley in the lower Ramtops, have a passing-out test for a novice. He is taken into a room full of all types of clothing and asked: Yo, my son, which of these is the most stylish thing to wear? And the correct answer is: Hey, whatever I select.”

“Thou Shalt Not is soon forgotten, but Once Upon a Time is forever.”

Forever Forgotten Once Upon A Time Books And Reading Writers Reading Rights And Wrongs

Author:Philip Pullman

“I read in a book once that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but I've never been able to believe it. I don't believe a rose WOULD be as nice if it was called a thistle or a skunk cabbage.”

Ifs Believe Book Would Be Able Names Nice Sweet Rose Don't Believe Smell Cabbage Thistles

Book:ANNE SHIRLEY Complete Series - ALL 14 Books in One Volume: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, The Story Girl, Chronicles of Avonlea and more: Including the Memoirs & Letters of Lucy Maud Montgomery

Source: ANNE SHIRLEY Complete Series - ALL 14 Books in One Volume: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, The Story Girl, Chronicles of Avonlea and more: Including the Memoirs & Letters of Lucy Maud Montgomery

“Quite possibly there's nothing as fine as a big freight train starting across country in early summer, Hardesty thought. That's when you learn that the tragedy of plants is that they have roots.”

Country Bigs Fine Travel Summer Roots Tragedy Train Plant Starting

Book:Winter's Tale

Source: Winter's Tale

“[When] he's here, he's always reading. He says books stop time. I myself think he's crazy...Don't tell anyone, but when he reads something that he likes he gets real happy, turns on the music, and dances by himself, or with a broom sometimes.”

Thinking Book Real Sometimes Turns Reading Crazy Likes Get Real Music And Dance Brooms Stop Time

Author:Mark Helprin

“Then the bow orchestra began to play an apocalyptically beautiful canon, one of those pieces in which, surely, the composer simply transcribed what was given, and trembled in awe of the hand that was guiding him.”

Play Hands Beautiful Given Pieces Awe Composer Bows Orchestra Canon

Book:Winter's Tale

Source: Winter's Tale

“Why do people resist [engines, bridges, and cities] so? They are symbols and products of the imagination, which is the force that ensures justice and historical momentum in an imperfect world, because without imagination we would not have the wherewithal to challenge certainty, and we could never rise above ourselves.”