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“I figured if Allah had wanted us up that early, He wouldn't have invented noon.”

Quote by George Alec Effinger

Book:The Exile Kiss

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This book delves into the complexities of romantic relationships set against the backdrop of a distant land, intertwining the characters' personal struggles with the allure of their surroundings. more

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George Alec Effinger

George Alec Effinger was an influential American science fiction author known for his unique literary style and profound insights into the genre. His works blended elements of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, gaining popularity among readers. more

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“Because I actively enjoy sleeping, dreams, the unexplainable dialogues that take place in my head as I am drifting off, all that, I tell myself that lying down to an afternoon nap that goes on and on through eternity is not something to be concerned about. What spoils this pleasant fancy is the recollection that when people are dead they don't read books. This I find unbearable.”

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“I've said this before, and I say it again. Bagels can be an enormous power for good or for evil. It is up to us to decide how we will use them.”

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Book:Hobokenfish: And, Chicagowhistle

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“The dance is the most universal of the arts, since, as Goethe justly said, it could destroy all the fine arts. It is an expression of all the emotions of the spirit, from the lowest to the highest. It accompanies and stimulates all the processes of life, from hunting and farming to war and fertility, from love to death. It enables, in turn other arts to come into being: music, song, drama. Despite all their riches, the dance is no formless complex, but a simple unity.”

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Book:How Reading Changed My Life

Source: How Reading Changed My Life