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“Our language has become a tired and inefficient thing in the hands of journalists and writers who have nothing to say.”

Book:The Outsider

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The Outsider

In this gripping novel, the protagonist's internal struggle and the investigation surrounding the mysterious crimes create a tense atmosphere that keeps readers engaged throughout the story. more

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Colin Wilson

Colin Wilson, a British writer born on June 26, 1931, and died on December 5, 2013. His works spanned across various disciplines including philosophy, psychology, criminology, and literary criticism. He is known for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis. more

“Now individual consciousness, as typified in human beings, has great advantages and great disadvantages. Individuality means a narrowing, and narrowness can be useful. It is good for close-up work. We have invented the magnifying glass and the microscope to narrow our vision, because narrowness makes for precision. But narrowness also makes for a failure of purpose, for exhaustion of the will; for purpose depends upon a broad vision, a clear sight of one's objective.”

“In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.”

Feels Shows Women Cases Ten Affection Nine Valentine's Day Jane

Author:Jane Austen

“In fighting nature, man can win every battle except the last. If he should win that too, he will perish, like an embryo cutting its own umbilical cord.”

Ifs Men Should Lasts Fighting Winning Cutting Battle Cords Embryos Umbilical Cord

Author:Thor Heyerdahl

“The right thing at a wrong time is a wrong thing.”

Right Thing Wrong Things Wrong Time

Book:I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships and Romance

Source: I Kissed Dating Goodbye: A New Attitude Toward Relationships and Romance

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