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“First rule, stick them with the pointy end!”

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George R. R. Martin is an American novelist, best known for his epic fantasy works, particularly the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. His novels have gained widespread acclaim for their rich world-building, complex characters, and gripping narrative. The series has been adapted into the popular television show 'Game of Thrones'. more

“Human stories are practically always about one thing, really, aren't they? Death. The inevitability of death. . . . . . (quoting an obituary) 'There is no such thing as a natural death. Nothing that ever happens to man is natural, since his presence calls the whole world into question. All men must die, but for every man his death is an accident, and even if he knows it he would sense to it an unjustifiable violation.' Well, you may agree with the words or not, but those are the key spring of The Lord Of The Rings”

“I can't go long without you either, Eva. You're an addiction...my obsession.”

Long I Can Addiction Obsession Without You Gideon Cross

Book:The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

Source: The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

“Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established.”

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Book:Napalm & Silly Putty

Source: Napalm & Silly Putty

“How much do they be paying you?" he asked mellowly. "The usual salary. A little more than they think I'm worth and a little less than I think I'm worth.”

Thinking Littles Usual Salary

Author:Betty Smith

“Promise to give me a kiss on my brow when I am dead.--I shall feel it.”

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Book:Les Misérables

Source: Les Misérables

“A beautiful battle is one you don't have to fight”

Beautiful Fighting Battle

Book:Knife of Dreams: Book Eleven of 'The Wheel of Time'

Source: Knife of Dreams: Book Eleven of 'The Wheel of Time'

“The Lord did not create suffering. Pain and death came into the world with the fall of man. But after man had chosen suffering in preference to the joys of union with God, the Lord turned suffering itself into a way by which man could come to the perfect knowledge of God.”

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Book:No Man Is an Island

Source: No Man Is an Island

“You're a watchful guy. you know where that comes from?" I shook my head. "It comes from feeling out of place," he said. "Believe me. I know.”

Knows Believe Said Feelings Guy Believe In Me

Book:The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Source: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

“Many girls have been romanced under the moon, and I don’t mean to say moonlight is overrated, but few I think have known the magic of a sunrise kiss.”

Thinking Mean Has Beens Girl Known Magic Moon Kissing Sunrise Moonlight Overrated

Book:Love, Stargirl

Source: Love, Stargirl

“Self-pity is the bestiality of emotions: it absolutely disgusts people. When you're feeling pity for yourself, and somebody says to you 'You think maybe it's time for the pity party to be over? You should stop feeling sorry for yourself and try to think positive,' it makes you wish you could saw their head off.”

Source: This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.

Quote by George R. R. Martin

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