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Quote by John Marsden

“Silence, always my fortress, sometimes my prison”

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John Marsden, born on September 27, 1950, is an Australian writer known for his works in young adult literature. His books often explore themes of growth, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among readers. more

“I can see it, hear it, feel it, taste it - but I can never be on the inside of it with you. I cannot even be sure whether I really know what it is like. Is it 'like' my own? Or incomparable? Just as I can never know if what you see at any given moment is exactly the same as what I see. We look at a colour. We both call it red. But it is only because we have been taught to call it by that name. There is no guarantee - not ever - that we see it in the same way, that your red is my red.”

Ifs Knows Way Feels Looks Has Beens I Can Moments Names Given My Own Taught Taste Red Colour Guarantees Incomparable

Author:André Brink

“To respect the dignity of a relationship also implies accepting the end when it comes. Except in my mind, except in my dreams, where the aftertaste of her still lingers.”

Mind Stills Ends Dream Accepting Dignity

Author:André Brink

“In love, no question is ever preposterous.”

Love

Author:André Brink

“Conservatives say if you don't give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. As for the poor, they tell us they've lost all incentive because we've given them too much money.”

Ifs Giving Political Lost Given Loses Poor Rich Too Much More Money Incentives

Author:George Carlin

“Sometimes the prize is not worth the costs. The means by which we achieve victory are as important as the victory itself.”

Mean Important Sometimes Achieve Victory Cost Prize

Book:The Way of Kings

Source: The Way of Kings

“You came form different starts and you'll come to different ends.”

Different Ends Form

Author:Lauren Oliver

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

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