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“the object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.”

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Gilbert K. Chesterton was an English writer, critic, and theologian, born on May 29, 1874, and died on June 14, 1936. Known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thinking, Chesterton's works spanned a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and criticism. more

“The paradox of vengefulness is that it makes men dependent upon those who have harmed them, believing that their release from pain will come only when they make their tormentors suffer. In seeking the Bird's death to free himself, Louie had chained himself, once again, to his tyrant. During the war, the Bird had been unwilling to let go of Louie; after the war, Louie was unable to let go of the Bird.”

Men Believe War Pain Suffering Letting Go Bird Seeking Release Dependent Paradox Tyrants Mentor Unwilling Chained Unable To Let Go

Book:Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Source: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

“Steven wrote to me today, saying, 'Don't you feel like sticking your head out of the window and yelling, "I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING!!!"' Yes, absolutely. Solidarity. Fear is always the same. Different worries with different scripts, but the same baseline fear.”

Knows Feels Different Today Worry Window Scripts Solidarity Yelling

Author:Russell T Davies

“I made a tentative conclusion. It seemed from all of this that uppermost among human joys is the negative one of restoration: not going to the stars, but learning that one may stay where one is.”

Humans May Made Joy Stars Negative Conclusion Restoration

Book:The Blood of the Lamb: A Novel

Source: The Blood of the Lamb: A Novel

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