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Quote by Thomas Hardy

“Well, these sad and hopeless obstacles are welcome in one sense, for they enable us to look with indifference upon the cruel satires that Fate loves to indulge in.”

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Thomas Hardy (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Thomas Hardy (Illustrated)

The book is a comprehensive compilation of Hardy's novels, poetry, and other writings, showcasing his literary contributions. It features detailed illustrations that complement the text, offering readers a deeper engagement with the author's work. more

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Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy, a British novelist born on June 2, 1840, and died on January 11, 1928, is renowned for his novels that depict rural life, reflecting the social changes in 19th-century England. His works often carry a sense of pessimism, depicting the fates of characters with sympathy. more

“How come it can’t fly no better than a chicken?’ Milkman asked. Too much tail. All that jewelry weighs it down. Like vanity. Can’t nobody fly with all that [stuff]. Wanna fly, you got to give up the [stuff] that weighs you down.’ The peacock jumped onto the hood of the Buick and once more spread its tail, sending the flashy Buick into oblivion.”

Giving Stuff Too Much Giving Up Spread Vanity Chickens Tails Oblivion Jewelry Hood Peacock Flashy Milkman

Book:Sula

Source: Sula

“Backlock, a poet blind from his birth, could describe visual objects with accuracy; Professor Sanderson, who was also blind, gave excellent lectures on color, and taught others the theory of ideas which they had and he had not. In the social sphere these gifted ones are mostly women; they can watch a world which they never saw, and estimate forces of which they have only heard. We call it intuition.”