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“At the seaside all is narrow horizontals, the world reduced to a few long straight lines pressed between earth and sky.”

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John Banville

John Banville, born on December 8, 1945, is an Irish novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights. His works have won numerous literary awards. more

“After forty years of selling wholesale industrial deodorizing supplies, one establishment is forced to open its doors to the public. In the lingo of the trade, a salesman explains why their large institution buyers have gone elsewhere. Who wants to stand downwind of the League o' Nations every time some freshman with a bladder infection pulls a Nebuchadnezzar?”

Nebuchadnezzar Deodorizing

Book:Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer

Source: Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer

“Attempting to justify a lie is something akin to poking a really big hornet’s nest with a really short stick. The distance between you and disaster isn’t any longer than the stick or the wisdom that you exercised in choosing it.”

Wisdom Lying Stupidity Justification Lie Rationalization Blaming Stick Hornet

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“The best way to stick your hand in a hornet’s nest is to first determine all of the reasons why you shouldn’t.”

Wisdom Wise Stupidity Foolish Discernment Impulsive Thoughtless Reactive Hornet

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Man’s wakeful presence first try to fix his tears.”

Presence Tear Wakeful

Author:Kishore Bansal

“The end is uncertain and I've never been so afraid But I don't need a telescope to see that there's hope And that makes me feel brave.”

Owl City Tidal Wave

Book:Owl City - Ocean Eyes Piano, Vocal and Guitar Chords

Source: Owl City - Ocean Eyes Piano, Vocal and Guitar Chords

“I forget the last time I felt brave, I just recall insecurity Cause it came down like a tidal wave, and sorrow swept over me Then I was given grace and love, I was blind but now I can see Cause I found a new hope from above, and courage swept over me”

Owl City Tidal Wave

Book:Owl City - Ocean Eyes Piano, Vocal and Guitar Chords

Source: Owl City - Ocean Eyes Piano, Vocal and Guitar Chords

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