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“Why struggle to open a door between us when the whole wall is an illusion?”

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Rumi, also known as Jalal al-Din Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic. His poetry is renowned for its profound philosophy, beautiful language, and strong emotions, and has had a profound impact on the world. more

“By the time it came to the edge of the Forest, the stream had grown up, so that it was almost a river, and, being grown-up, it did not run and jump and sparkle along as it used to do when it was younger, but moved more slowly. For it knew now where it was going, and it said to itself, “There is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” But all the little streams higher up in the Forest went this way and that, quickly, eagerly, having so much to find out before it was too late.”

Way Littles Said Running Used Higher Late Rivers Moved Edges Forests Streams Too Late Sparkle

Book:The House at Pooh Corner

Source: The House at Pooh Corner

“I prefer younger men. In some ways, they are much more open to a woman being stronger and independent then some of the men my age.”

Men Way Age Stronger Independent

Author:Kim Cattrall

“Chaos needs no allies, for it dwells like a poison in every one of us.”

Needs Chaos Poison Allies

Author:Steven Erikson

“When I say forever,' Koschei whispered, 'I mean until the black death of the world. An Ivan means just the present moment, the flickering light of it, in a green field, his mouth on yours. He means the stretching of that moment. But forever isn't bright; it isn't like that. Forever is cold and hard and final.”

World Mean Hard Moments Light Black Forever Fields Cold Mouths Green Finals Present Moment That Moment Stretching Green Fields Black Death Flickering Light

Book:Deathless

Source: Deathless

“I saw the destruction of Dresden. I saw the city before and then came out of an air-raid shelter and saw it afterward, and certainly one response was laughter. God knows, that's the soul seeking some relief.”

Knows Soul Cities Saws Air Laughter Destruction Response Seeking Relief Shelter God Knows Dresden

Book:A Man Without a Country

Source: A Man Without a Country

“Maybe this isn't the right thing to say, but I want you to know: When you ran for the stage, I've never been so proud of you in all my life. You've always been beautiful; you've always been talented. And now I know that your moral compass is perfectly aligned, that you see clearly when things are wrong, and you do everything you can to stop it. As a father, I can't ask for more. I love you America. And I'm so so proud.”

Knows Want Love I Can Age America Beautiful Asks Father Moral Stage Love You Proud Ran Right Thing I Want You Compass Beautiful You Proud Of You Moral Compass Right Thing To Say

Author:Kiera Cass

“I'm killing time and it's dying hard.”

Hard Dying Killing Time To Kill

Author:Raymond Chandler

“You all have your own distinct personal backgrounds. Of course some of you come from rich families, some from poor families. But circumstances beyond your control like that shouldn’t determine who you are. You must all realize what you’re worth on your own.”

Courses Realizing Poor Rich Circumstances Who You Are Determine Backgrounds Poor Family Rich Family

Author:Koushun Takami

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