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“In the end, living is defined by dying.”

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Bernard Beckett is a New Zealand writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound exploration of philosophical, political, and social issues. His works have received critical acclaim and appreciation from readers and critics alike. more

“Whatever you are physically,' he said, 'Male or female, strong or weak, ill or healthy -- all those things matter less than what your heart contains. If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. Whatever the color, the shape, the design of the shade that conceals it, the flame inside the lamp remains the same. You are the flame.”

Ifs Heart Said Soul Matter Strong Design Color Healthy Shapes Female Weak Remains Males Ill Warrior Flames Shade Lamps Clockwork Clockwork Angel

Book:Clockwork Angel

Source: Clockwork Angel

“There is nothing more atrociously cruel than an adored child.”

Children

Book:Lolita

Source: Lolita

“Matthew, much to his own surprise, was enjoying himself. Like most quiet folks he liked talkative people when they were willing to do the talking themselves and did not expect him to keep up his end of it.”

People Ends Enjoy Talking Willing Quiet Surprise Folks Introvert Matthew Talkative Green Gables

Book:Anne of Green Gables

Source: Anne of Green Gables

“I am weak, I say with no presumptions. I have no merit, I note it, that is all. There are times that I feel so weak there most be a mistake, and as I don't know what I mean with this, I am not going to say anything else”

Knows Feels Mean Mistake Weak Notes Merit Say Anything Presumption

Author:Romain Gary

“They thought I suffered from lack of exterior, when I suffered from excess of interior”

Excess Interiors Exterior

Author:Romain Gary

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