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“One of the problems, and it's one which is obviously going to get worse, is that all the people at the party are either the children or the grandchildren or the great-grandchildren of the people who wouldn't leave in the first place, and because of all the business about selective breeding and regressive genes and so on, it means that all the people now at the party are either absolutely fanatical partygoers, or gibbering idiots, or, more and more frequently, both.”

Book:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus: A Trilogy in Four Parts

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus: A Trilogy in Four Parts

This omnibus is a compilation of three science fiction novels that delve into the adventures of Arthur Dent, a man who survives an alien invasion of Earth and embarks on a journey through the cosmos. The books are known for their wit, absurdity, and philosophical musings, blending science fiction with elements of fantasy and comedy. The series explores themes of existentialism, the nature of reality, and the absurdity of human life in a vast and often nonsensical universe. more

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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams was a British writer best known for his science fiction series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. His work is celebrated for its unique humor and profound philosophical insights, making it a favorite among readers. Adams' novels often contain satirical commentary on modern society and deep reflections on the human condition. more

“...to experience the reality was to suffer a boredom as endless as the illness itself...the boredom of insanity was a great desert, so great that anyone's violence or agony seemed an oasis, and the brief companionship seemed like a rain in the desert that was numbered and counted and remembered long after it was gone.”

Long Reality Suffering Gone Violence Rain Illness Endless Desert Remembered Insanity Boredom Agony Companionship Oasis

Author:Joanne Greenberg

“The iron tongue of Midnight hath told twelve lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time. I fear we shall outstep the coming morn as much as we this night over-watch'd.”

Night Watches Lovers Bed Tongue Fairy Iron Twelve Midnight

Author:William Shakespeare

“Since you are determined to be married, Miss Cornelia," said Gilbert solemnly, "I shall give you the excellent rules for the management of a husband which my grandmother gave my mother when she married my father." "Well, I reckon I can manage Marshall Elliott," said Miss Cornelia placidly. "But let us hear your rules." "The first one is, catch him." "He's caught. Go on." "The second one is, feed him well." "With enough pie. What next?" "The third and fourth are-- keep your eye on him.”

Source: The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery - 20 Titles in One Volume: Including Anne of Green Gables Series, Emily Starr Trilogy, The Blue Castle, The Story Girl & Pat of Silver Bush Series: Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Ingleside, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, Emily of New Moon, The Golden Road, Magic for Marigold, A Tangled Web, Jane of Lantern Hill & many more

“For what can be imagined more beautiful than the sight of a perfectly just city rejoicing in justice alone.”

Beautiful Justice Cities Sight Rejoice

Book:Winter's Tale

Source: Winter's Tale

“The things taught in schools & colleges are not an education but the means of education.”