“Who and of what import were the men whose bones bulk the Great Wall, the thirty million Mao starved, or the thirty million children not yet five who die each year now? Why, they are the insignificant others, of course; living or dead, they are just some of the plentiful others...And you? To what end were we billions of oddballs born?”
This book is a philosophical work that delves into the nature of time and memory, weaving together a narrative that reflects on the fleeting nature of human existence. more
Annie Dillard is an American author known for her unique writing style and profound observations of nature. Born on April 30, 1945, she has written several notable works, including 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' and 'Under the Sun'. more
“Whatever thrills you, anything you love to do, just say - Someday, I will.”
“How terrible it was to love people when you could not really share their lives!”