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Quote by Javier Marías

“We lose everything because everything remains except us. And therefore any form of posterity may be an affront, and perhaps any memory, as well.”

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Javier Marías

Javier Marías, born on September 20, 1951, is a renowned Spanish novelist. His works are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, which have won him a wide audience. more

“The wonderful thing about books is that they allow us to enter imaginatively into someone else’s life. And when we do that, we learn to sympathize with other people. But the real surprise is that we also learn truths about ourselves, about our own lives, that somehow we hadn’t been able to see before.”

People Book Real Able Wonderful Surprise Wonderful Things

Author:Katherine Paterson

“It has always been forever, for me, Sassenach”

Forever

Book:The Outlander Series 8-Book Bundle: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Source: The Outlander Series 8-Book Bundle: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood

“What is the knocking? What is the knocking at the door in the night? It is somebody who wants to do us harm. No, no, it is the three strange angels. Admit them, admit them.”

Want Night Three Doors Strange Angel Harm Knocking

Book:The Works of D.H. Lawrence: With an Introduction and Bibliography

Source: The Works of D.H. Lawrence: With an Introduction and Bibliography

“Better that we leave the paint behind," Hans told her, "than ever forget the music.”

Forget Behinds Paint

Book:Markus Zusak: The Book Thief & I Am the Messenger

Source: Markus Zusak: The Book Thief & I Am the Messenger

“If you can't beat them. Join them”

Ifs Beats

Author:Jim Henson

“Do you know what I think, Potter?' said Snape, very quietly. "I think that you are a liar and a cheat and that you deserve detention with me every Saturday until the end of term. What do you think, Potter?”