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“I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge.”

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This book includes letters written by J.R.R. Tolkien, covering a wide range of topics including his writing process, personal life, and thoughts on various subjects. more

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J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more

“While Leonidas was preparing to make his stand, a Persian envoy arrived. The envoy explained to Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the Great King's army and demanded that the Greeks lay down their arms and submit to the might of Persia. Leonidas laconically told Xerxes, "Come and get them.”

Trying Might Arms Kings Army Lays Greek Submit Preparing Futility Persian Persia

Author:Plutarch

“i was born to hustle roses down the avenue of the dead.”

Born Rose Avenues Hustle

Book:On Cats

Source: On Cats

“Nature is a temple, where the living Columns sometimes breathe confusing speech; Man walks within these groves of symbols, each Of which regards him as a kindred thing.”

Men Sometimes Walks Speech Regard Breathe Symbols Temples Confusing Columns Kindred Grove

Book:The Flowers of Evil

Source: The Flowers of Evil

“There was a fence and there was this other van- So I go, 'Fence or van? Cause I'm crashing into one of them,' and I said 'Fence,' so I hit the fence and bounced into the van”

Said Causes Fence Vans

Author:Pete Wentz

“We’re sick of hearing people say, “That band is so gay,” or “Those guys are fags.” Gay is not a synonym for shitty. If you wanna say something’s shitty, say it’s shitty. Stop being such homophobic assholes.”

People Ifs Guy Gay Band Sick Hearing Gay Pride Homophobic Synonym

Author:Pete Wentz

“It wasn’t me! Look at how little I am. I’m a little guy.”

Looks Littles Guy

Author:Pete Wentz

“I don't like anybody or anything," said Lucinda. Yes, you do;--you like horses to ride, and dresses to wear.”

Said Horse Dresses

Book:Anthony Trollope: The Chronicles of Barsetshire & The Palliser Novels (Unabridged): The Warden + The Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset + Can You Forgive Her? + The Prime Minister + Eustace Diamonds...

Source: Anthony Trollope: The Chronicles of Barsetshire & The Palliser Novels (Unabridged): The Warden + The Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset + Can You Forgive Her? + The Prime Minister + Eustace Diamonds...

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