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“I'm like a rifle that's a little out of date but very accurate: when I love, there's a strong recoil, back to childhood, and it hurts.”

Book:The Selected Poetry Of Yehuda Amichai

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The Selected Poetry Of Yehuda Amichai

This book is a compilation of Yehuda Amichai's most celebrated poems, offering readers a glimpse into the depth and beauty of his work. Amichai's poetry is known for its simplicity and emotional depth, often reflecting on the complexities of life and the human condition. more

Author

Yehuda Amichai

Yehuda Amichai, born on May 3, 1924, was a renowned Israeli poet. His poetry is known for its simplicity and depth, and has won the hearts of readers worldwide. Amichai's works often delve into themes such as life, love, war, and religion, displaying a high level of artistic value and thought-provoking content. more

“From her mother, Janie learned to play charades and murder in the dark, to run three-legged races, to spot hermit thrushes, towhees (Mrs. P. said the towhee's call was "Drink your tea!"; Bea said it was "Brush your teeth!"), and tell prairie warblers from the maryland yellowthroat and the great horned from the barred owl by their calls.”

Nature Childhood Birds

Book:The End of the Point

Source: The End of the Point

“The joy from eating does not come from the exclusivity of the food, but instead from the sensitivity that we eat it with.”

Happiness Food Positive Thinking Enjoyment Sensitivity Rationality

Book:BOTH of You: Behavior. Opinion. Thinking. Happiness - The more rational we are, the more emotional we can be.

Source: BOTH of You: Behavior. Opinion. Thinking. Happiness - The more rational we are, the more emotional we can be.

“Helen was happy for them, and disdainful, and jealous of them for getting more of each other while she got less of them, and, mostly, astonished-that life could actually move forward like this into adulthood.”

Childhood Adolescence

Book:The End of the Point

Source: The End of the Point