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“I am a private detective. I am paid to be inquisitive and presumptuous.”

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Book:The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

This novel delves into the complexities of human consciousness and the nature of reality, offering a contemplative and introspective narrative. more

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Douglas Adams was a British writer best known for his science fiction series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. His work is celebrated for its unique humor and profound philosophical insights, making it a favorite among readers. Adams' novels often contain satirical commentary on modern society and deep reflections on the human condition. more

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“Yes, it is true that sometimes unusually intelligent and sensitive children can appear to be stupid. But stupid children can sometimes appear to be stupid as well. I think that's something you might have to consider.”

Thinking Wells Children Sometimes Might Stupid Intelligent Sensitive

Book:Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Source: Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

“People who need to bully you are the easiest to push around.”

People Needs Appearance Bully

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“The idea was fantastically, wildly improbable. But like most fantastically, wildly improbable ideas it was at least as worthy of consideration as a more mundane one to which the facts had been strenuously bent to fit.”

Ideas Facts Fit Worthy Consideration Bent Mundane Improbable

Book:Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Box Set: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Source: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Box Set: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

“It was his subconscious which told him this - that infuriating part of a person's brain which never responds to interrogation, merely gives little meaningful nudges and then sits humming quietly to itself, saying nothing.”

Giving Littles Persons Brain Meaningful Subconscious Nudge Humming Interrogation Saying Nothing Infuriating Tea Time

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“Words used carelessly, as if they did not matter in any serious way, often allowed otherwise well-guarded truths to seep through.”

Ifs Way Wells Matter Used Serious Power Of Words Guarded

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Source: Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

“Dirk turned on the car wipers, which grumbled because they didn't have quite enough rain to wipe away, so he turned them off again. Rain quickly speckled the windscreen. He turned on the wipers again, but they still refused to feel that the exercise was worthwhile, and scraped and squeaked in protest.”

Feels Stills Enough Car Exercise Rain Protest Worthwhile Wipe

Book:Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Box Set: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Source: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Box Set: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

“My dear Tom, Delighted to get your letter. Do write again. This life is terrible and I don't understand how it can be endured.”

Writing Life Is Terrible Letters Dear This Life Toms Delighted

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“They always say they didn't. I never heard of one who said, 'You know, I deserve this.' Never happens.”

Knows Said Happens Heard Deserve

Book:Michael Crichton: Two Complete Novels

Source: Michael Crichton: Two Complete Novels

“Harassment is about power---the undue exercise of power by a superior over a subordinate.”

Exercise Superiors Subordinates Harassment

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Source: Michael Crichton: Two Complete Novels

“Personally, I don't deal much in theory. I have to deal with the facts. And on the basis of facts, I don't see much difference in the behavior of men and women.”

Men Facts Sex Differences Deals Theory Behavior Men And Women Bases Battle Of The Sexes

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Source: Michael Crichton: Two Complete Novels