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“Even though sugar was very expensive, people consumed it till their teeth turned black, and if their teeth didn't turn black naturally, they blackened them artificially to show how wealthy and marvelously self-indulgent they were.”

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Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson, born on December 8, 1951, is a British author known for his humorous and knowledgeable writing. His works span across various fields, including travel literature, natural history, and science popularization. more

“The miracle has passed me by; it has touched but not changed me; I still have the same name and I know I will probably bear it until the end of my days; I am no phoenix; resurrection is not for me; I have tried to fly but I am tumbling like a dazzled, awkward rooster back to earth, back behind the barbed wires.”

Knows Stills Ends Earth Names Behinds Changed Bears Miracle Touched Resurrection Awkward Wire Phoenix Tumbling Roosters Barbed Wire

Author:Erich Maria Remarque

“Never do anything complicated when something simple will serve as well. It's one of the most important secrets of living.”

Wells Important Simple Secret Complicated

Author:Erich Maria Remarque

“Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.”

Hate Fear Roots Hatred African American Hateful Hater Goliath Hate And Fear My Haters Backstabbing Black Racism Hater Jealousy Haters And Jealousy Jealous Hater

Author:George Washington Carver

“It’s your fault. I was defending you!” I blurted. He paused. “In protecting my honor, you exposed months of work. I should be flattered?”

Should Months Honor Faults Exposed Flattered

Book:Poison Study

Source: Poison Study

“This is beyond understanding." said the king. "You are the wisest man alive. You know what is preparing. Why do you not make a plan to save yourself?" And Merlin said quietly, "Because I am wise. In the combat between wisdom and feeling, wisdom never wins.”

Knows Men Said Feelings Winning Understanding Wise Alive Plans Kings Combat Preparing Wisest Save Yourself King Arthur Wisest Man

Book:The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Source: The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

“On the gallows tree, all men are brothers.”

Men Tree Brother Gallows

Book:George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

Source: George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

“I was cautious in what I said before the young lady; for I could not be sure that she was sane; and, in fact, there was a certain restless brilliancy about her eyes that half led me to imagine she was not.”

Said Facts Eye Young Certain Half Imagine Short Story Sane Her Eyes Restless Cautious Young Ladies

Book:The Short Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe: An Annotated Edition

Source: The Short Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe: An Annotated Edition

“Now i'd like to tell u i did something heroic like stand up against a raging team of fire-breathing horses with only my sword the truth is i ran.”

Fire Team Truth Is Horse Rage Breathing Ran Heroic

Author:Rick Riordan

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