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“The face she made at me was probably meant for a smile. Whatever it was, it beat me. I was afraid she'd do it again, so I surrendered”

Book:Crime stories and other writings

Work

Crime stories and other writings

This book compiles a variety of narratives that explore themes of crime, suspense, and intrigue, offering readers a diverse range of tales within the crime and mystery genres. more

Author

Dashiell Hammett

Dashiell Hammett was an American author renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by complex plots and deep psychological descriptions, profoundly influencing the genre of detective fiction. more

“It is learning how to stand alone, unpopular and sometimes reviled, and how to make common cause with those other identified as outside the structures, in order to define and seek a world in which we can all flourish. It is learning how to take our differences and make the strengths. For the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house.”

World Sometimes Order House Causes Differences Common Masters Tools Structure Stand Alone

Book:Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches

Source: Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches

“Unless a man becomes the enemy of an evil, he will not even become its slave but rather its champion.”

Men Evil Enemy Slave Champion

Author:Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Look, I realize both of you could happily strangle each other across the table, but I don't think that's the most effective use of our time, and frankly, I don't think I have enough money to tip the waitress for that kind of clean-up. And look, here's lunch. Let's eat that instead of eachother.”

Thinking Looks Kind Enough Use Realizing Tables Clean Our Time Lunch Waitress

Author:Maggie Stiefvater

“I began to see why woman-haters could make such fools of women. Woman-haters were like gods: invulnerable and chock full of power. They descended, and then they disappeared. You could never catch one.”

Inspirational Women Fool