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“But the purpose of the book is not the horror, it is horror's defeat.”

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Terry Pratchett was a British author renowned for his fantasy novel series, 'Discworld'. His works are appreciated for their unique humor and profound philosophical insights. Pratchett's contributions to literature extend beyond fantasy, encompassing science fiction, humor, and children's literature. more

“Life itself, too, is forever turning an infinitely vacant, dispiriting blank side towards man on which nothing appears, any more than it does on a blank canvas. But no matter how vacant and vain, how dead life may appear to be, the man of faith, of energy, of warmth, who knows something, will not be put off so easily.”

Knows Men May Doe Matter Energy Sides Forever Vain Warmth Blank Canvas Vacant Blank Canvas

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Vincent van Gogh (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Vincent van Gogh (Illustrated)

“I know that I am birdlike, made narrow and small as if for taking flight, built straight-waisted and fragile. But when he touches me like he can't bear to take his hand away, I don't wish I was any different.”

Ifs Knows Made Different Hands Wish Bears Built Flight Fragile Touch Me

Book:Insurgent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 2)

Source: Insurgent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 2)

Quote by Terry Pratchett

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