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“The theater is the only institution in the world which has been dying for four thousand years and has never succumbed. It requires tough and devoted people to keep it alive.”

Quote by John Steinbeck

Book:Once There Was a War

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Once There Was a War

This book explores the experiences and consequences of war through the lens of its characters and the era in which they live. more

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John Steinbeck was an American author renowned for his profound depiction of American society and the lives of farmers. His works often explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and human nature. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his significant contribution to American literature. more

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“Here," Myrnin said, his voice still gentle and low. "Amelie said you had to work. No one said you had to work alone." He picked up the next part and slotted it in, took the screwdriver from Claire's numbed fingers, and fastened it with a couple of deft, fast movements. "I'll be your hands." She wanted to cry, because it was so sweet, but it wouldn't do any good.”

Said Stills Hands Wanted Next Voice Cry Movement Sweet Couple Lows Fingers Gentle Claire Myrnin Claire Danvers Amelie Ghost Town Screwdrivers

Book:Ghost Town: The Morganville Vampires

Source: Ghost Town: The Morganville Vampires

“Oliver laughed - actually laughed."I like this new Claire," he said. "You should work her this hard all the time, Myrnin. She's interesting when she's forthright." Claire, possessed by the spirit of Eve, shot him the finger. Which made him laugh again, shake his head, and walk up the steps.”

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Book:Ghost Town

Source: Ghost Town

“Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She stiffened, shocked, and for a panicked second wondered whether he'd suddenly decided to snack on her neck... but it was just a hug. His body felt cold against hers, and way too close, but then he let go and stepped back. "You've done very well. I'm extremely proud of you," he said. There was a touch of color high in his pale cheeks. "Do go home now. And shower. You reek like the dead." Which, coming from a vampire, was pretty rich.”

Source: Ghost Town: The Morganville Vampires

“Without courage all other virtues lose their meaning.”

Values Loses Courage Virtue

Author:Winston Churchill

“A garden always has a point.”

Garden Gardening

Author:Elizabeth Hoyt

“It isn't a matter of how long, or even how much you know. It's a way of looking at things, how much you see and how you think. I suppose it's, well, perspective. . . When you start seein' five sides to a four-sided object, that's when you get the gray robe.”

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Author:Hilari Bell

“I am Trella the victorious leader of the Force of Sheep rebellion. Yes the name sounds ridiculous, and I still can't believe we named a major life changing event after livestock—or actually a stuffed animal—but it made sense at the time.”

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Book:Inside: Inside Out\Outside In

Source: Inside: Inside Out\Outside In

“The majority of people don't want to plan. They want to be free of the responsibility of planning. What they ask for is merely some assurance that they will be decently provided for. The rest is a day-to-day enjoyment of life. That's the explanation for your Father Divines; people naturally flock to anyone they can trust for the necessities of life... They are the backbone of a community--solid, trust-worthy, essential.”

People Want Asks Father Community Responsibility Plans Divine Essentials Majority Worthy Planning Explanation Enjoyment Day To Day Assurance Flocks Backbone Trust Worthy

Author:B. F. Skinner

“She taught me everything I knew about crawfish and kissing and pink wine and poetry. She made me different.”

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Book:Looking for Alaska

Source: Looking for Alaska

“Often I have thought of the day when I gazed for the first time at the sea. The sea is vast, the sea is wide, my eyes roved far and wide and longed to be free. But there was the horizon. Why a horizon, when I wanted the infinite from life?”

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Book:Little Herr Friedemann

Source: Little Herr Friedemann