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“People who believe in politics are like people who believe in God: they are sucking wind through bent straws.”

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Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more

“If a witch needs something, another witch will give it to her. If there is war to be fought, we don't consider cost one of the factors in deciding whether or not it is right to fight. Nor do we have any notion of honor. An insult to a bear is a deadly thing. To us...inconceivable. How could you insult a witch? What would it matter if you did?”

Ifs Needs Giving War Matter Fighting Bears Honor Cost Notion Factors Insult Witch

Book:Northern lights

Source: Northern lights

“Men pass in front of our eyes like butterflies, creatures of a brief season. We love them; they are brave, proud, beautiful, and clever.”

Men Eye Beautiful Fronts Proud Creatures Seasons Brave Clever Butterfly Like A Butterfly

Book:Northern lights

Source: Northern lights

“Public education was not founded to give society what it wants. Quite the opposite.”

Want Giving Opposites Public Education

Author:May Sarton

“It doesn't matter to me. We're still cousins in our own way. Blood's just something old people talk about to make you feel bad.”

People Way Feels Stills Matter Blood Old People Cousin

Author:Rita Mae Brown

“How I love them. How good they are. They endure endless hours of me talking about the future. They keep me near and at the same time bid me farewell. That is what real love is.”

Real Hours Love Is Talking Endure Endless Real Love Farewell

Book:The Art Lover

Source: The Art Lover

“In a weak moment, I have written a book.”

Book Moments Written Weak

Author:Margaret Mitchell

“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!”

People Ifs Mind Art Soul Philosophy Values Liberty Enemy Fantasy Duty Glory Soldier Partisans Escapists Fantasy Stories

Author:J. R. R. Tolkien

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