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“A girl's not a watermelon you plug a hole in to see if it's sweet.”

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This novel delves into the complex relationships and personal growth of its protagonists as they navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and life choices. more

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Jeffrey Eugenides

Jeffrey Eugenides is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound portrayal of complex family relationships. His works often explore identity, genetics, and human emotions. more

“The physical body is an agent of the spirit and its mirror. It is an engine and a reflection of the spirit. It is the spirit's ingenious memorandum to itself and the spirit sees itself in my body, just as I see my own face in a looking glass. My nerves reflect this. The earth is literally a mirror of thoughts. Objects themselves are embodied thoughts. Death is the dark backing that a mirror needs if we are to see anything.”

Ifs Needs Body Earth Faces Spirit Dark My Own Objects Reflection Mirrors Glasses Agents Nerves Engines Ingenious Physical Body Memorandum

Book:Humboldt's Gift

Source: Humboldt's Gift

“We must be for ourselves in the long run; the mild and generous are only more justly selfish than the domineering.”

Long Running Selfish Generous Long Runs

Book:The Bronte Sisters: Three Novels: Jane Eyre; Wuthering Heights; and Agnes Grey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Source: The Bronte Sisters: Three Novels: Jane Eyre; Wuthering Heights; and Agnes Grey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

“i Believe In The Fire Of Love And The Sweat Of Truth”

Believe I Believe Fire I Believe In Sweat Fire Of Love

Author:Assata Shakur

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