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Quote by Walter M. Miller, Jr.

“Ask for an omen, then stone it when it comes -- de essentia hominum.”

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Walter M. Miller, Jr. was an American author of science fiction, recognized for his influential works that often tackled profound themes. Born on January 23, 1923, and passing away on January 9, 1996, Miller's most celebrated novel is 'A Canticle for Leibowitz,' a post-apocalyptic narrative that intertwines religion, technology, and the essence of humanity. more

“He stretched out his hands as he sang, sadly, because all beauty is sad…The poem had done no ‘good’ to anyone, but it was a passing reminder, a breath from the divine lips of beauty, a nightingale between two worlds of dust. Less explicit than the call to Krishna, it voiced our loneliness nevertheless, our isolation, our need for the Friend who never comes yet is not entirely disproved.”

World Needs Two Done Hands Loneliness Divine Breaths Lips Passing Passings Dust Isolation Nevertheless Reminders Krishna Explicit Two Worlds Nightingales

Author:E. M. Forster

“Maybe the older you grow and the less easy it is to put thought into action, maybe that’s why it gets all locked up in your head and becomes a burden.”

Inspirational Action Grows Easy Burden Locked Locked Up Breakfast At Tiffanys Breakfast Being Important

Book:Breakfast at Tiffany's

Source: Breakfast at Tiffany's

“Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation.”

Book Conversation Alternatives Thank God

Author:W. H. Auden

“There are in life a few moments so beautiful,that even words are a sort of profanity.”

Moments Beautiful Awe Profanity

Book:The Patient Nurse

Source: The Patient Nurse

“Half the sum of attraction, on either side, might have been enough, for he had nothing to do, and she had hardly any body to love." (of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth, Persuasion)”

Has Beens Enough Body Might Sides Half Attraction Captains Persuasion Might Have Been Anne Elliot

Author:Jane Austen

“You won't find a vampire in a Ford Fiesta”

Vampire Fiesta

Book:Sookie Stackhouse 8-copy Boxed Set

Source: Sookie Stackhouse 8-copy Boxed Set

“You think she’ll be able to talk sense into him?” she asked. “His sister?” "If he listens to anyone, it would be her.” “That’s sweet,” said Maia. “That he loves his sister like that.” “Yeah,” Simon said. “It’s precious”

Ifs Thinking Said Would Be Able Sweet Yeah Clary Fray

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

“Jace slammed his hand down on the stele. “Clary-“ “She said she doesn’t want it,” said Simon. “Ha-ha.” “Ha-ha?” Jace looked incredulous. “That’s your comeback?”

Want Said Hands Jace Comeback Clary Fray City Of Ashes

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

“I think he’s handling it with grace. A lot of teenage boys would sulk, or lurk around under your window with a boom box.”

Thinking Boys Grace Window Boxes Teenage Clary Fray Simon Lewis Fray

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

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