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“Terrible and sublime thought, that every moment is supreme for some man and woman, every hour the apotheosis of some passion!”

Book:Casuals of the Sea: The Voyage of a Soul

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Casuals of the Sea: The Voyage of a Soul

This novel takes readers on a profound voyage, intertwining the trials and triumphs of the sea with the inner journey of the protagonist's soul. more

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William McFee

William McFee, born on June 15, 1881, was a renowned Scottish writer. His works spanned various genres, including novels, plays, and poetry. McFee is known for his unique literary style and profound insights into social issues. more

“At the end of the day, if there was indeed some Body or presence standing there to judge me, I hoped I would be judged on whether I had lived a true life, not on whether I believed in a certain book, or whether I'd been baptized. If there was indeed a God at the end of my days, I hoped he didn't say, But you were never a Christian, so you're going the other way from heaven. If so, I was going to reply, You know what? You're right. Fine.”

Ifs Knows Way Book Ends Body Would Be Christian Certain Heaven Christianity Judging Fine Standing The End Of The Day Judged True Life Standing There Judge Me Baptized

Author:Lance Armstrong

“Now I feel like whatever I do, no one can hurt me. I cannot be violated, I cannot be humiliated, I cannot be disregarded, I cannot be disrespected.”

Feels Hurt Humiliation Hurt Me Hurt Feelings Humiliated Disregarded Disrespected

Author:Fiona Apple

“Cycling is a sport of the open road and spectators are lining that road.”

Sports Spectators Cycling Open Road

Author:Lance Armstrong

“Avoid kneeling in unheated stone churches. Ecclesiastical dampness causes prematurely grey hair.”

Causes Church Hair Stones Grey Kneeling Grey Hair

Author:John Cheever

“The fear of death is for all of us everywhere, but for the great intelligence of the opium eater it is beautifully narrowed into the crux of drugs.”

Death Drug Fear Of Death Opium Crux

Book:Falconer

Source: Falconer

“The main emotion of the adult American who has had all the advantages of wealth, education, and culture is disappointment.”

Culture Wealth Emotion Adults Advantage Disappointment

Author:John Cheever

“Only the opium eater truly understands the pain of death.”

Pain Opium

Book:Falconer

Source: Falconer

“I dream that my face appears on a postage stamp.”

Dream Faces Fame Stamps Postage Postage Stamps

Author:John Cheever

“Love with its paraphernalia of sexuality, jealousy, nostalgia and exaltation was easier to reognize than friendship, which seemed to have (excepting athletic equipment) no paraphernalia at all.”

Friendship Easier Sexuality Nostalgia Equipment Athletic Exaltation

Author:John Cheever

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