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“Jaime had never realised that trees made a sound when they grew, and no-one else had realised it either, because the sound is made over hundreds of years in waves of twenty-four hours from peak to peak. Speed it up, and the sound a tree makes is vrooom.”

Book:Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

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Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

Written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, this book combines elements of fantasy, comedy, and satire. It follows the adventures of Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, as they navigate the complexities of their mission to prevent Armageddon. The story is narrated with wit and irony, offering a unique perspective on the nature of good and evil, and the absurdities of prophecy. more

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Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett was a British author renowned for his fantasy novel series, 'Discworld'. His works are appreciated for their unique humor and profound philosophical insights. Pratchett's contributions to literature extend beyond fantasy, encompassing science fiction, humor, and children's literature. more

“He had also been demonstrative and intelligent from the very beginning, his questions startlingly insightful. She would watch him absorb a new idea and wonder what effect it would have on him, because, with Edgar, EVERYTHING came out, eventually, somehow. But the PROCESS – how he put together a story about the world’s workings – that was mysterious beyond all ken. In a way, she thought, it was the only disappointing thing about having a child. She’d imagined he would stay transparent to her, more PART of her, for so much longer. But despite the proximity of the daily work, Edgar had ceased long before to be an open book. A friend, yes. A son she loved, yes. But when it came to knowing his thoughts, Edgar could be opaque as a rock.”

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Book:The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

Source: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

“Why do we resist the mystery that change brings? When we get too rigid and inflexible, rigor mortis of the soul sets in. For proof of this, we need look no further than to those who choose to stay in a relationship or job long after the soul, or life force, that originally brought it passion and joy has vacated the premises.”

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Book:The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It

Source: The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It

“If you let people's perception of you dictate your behavior, you will never grow as a person.”

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Author:Mr. George Feeny (Boy Meets World)

“The difference between the poet and the mathematician is that the poet tries to get his head into the heavens while the mathematician tries to get the heavens into his head.”