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Quote by James Joyce

“History, Stephen said, is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake.”

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James Joyce, born on February 2, 1882, and died on January 13, 1941, was an Irish novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, Joyce is celebrated for his contributions to modernist literature. His most famous work is 'Ulysses', which is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Other notable works include 'Dubliners' and 'Finnegans Wake'. more

“From time to time it's fun to close our eyes, and in that dark say to ourselves, 'I am the sorcerer, and when I open my eyes I shall see a world that I have created, and for which I and only I am completely responsible.' Slowly then, eyelids open like curtains lifting stage-center. And sure enough, there's our world, just the way we've built it.”

World Way Enough Eye Fun Dark Stage Built Responsible Our World Curtains Lifting Eyelids

Author:Richard Bach

“I live not in dreams but in contemplation of a reality that is perhaps the future.”

Dream Reality Contemplation

Book:Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke, 1892-1910

Source: Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke, 1892-1910

“Revolt is the right of the people”

People Revolt

Author:John Locke

“Is it too much to ask that women be spared the daily struggle for superhuman beauty in order to offer it to the caresses of a subhumanly ugly mate?”

Order Asks Women Struggle Too Much Offers Appearance Ugly Mates Caress Superhuman Daily Struggle