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Quote by Julian Barnes

“To own a certain book - and to choose it without help - is to define yourself.”

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Julian Barnes, born on January 19, 1946, is a distinguished British writer. His works span across various genres including novels, essays, and criticism, known for their unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. more

“And when [Bëor] lay dead, of no wound or grief, but stricken by age, the Eldar saw for the first time the swift waning of the life of Men, and the death of weariness which they knew not in themselves; and they grieved greatly for the loss of their friends. But Bëor at the last had relinquished his life willingly and passed in peace; and the Eldar wondered much at the strange fate of Men, for in all their lore there was no account of it, and its end was hidden from them.”

Men Firsts Ends Age Lasts Loss Grief Saws Fate Strange First Time Accounts Lays Wounds Weariness

Book:The Silmarillion

Source: The Silmarillion

“If you are drawn to the left hand path, it's usually because you've had some kind of life experience that has shocked you, awakened you.”

Ifs Kind Hands Left Path Life Experience Shocked Awakened Left Hand

Author:Nikolas Schreck

“His parents called him Youngster. They did this in the subconcious hope that he might take the hint. Wensleydale gave the impression of having been born with a mental age of 47.”

Might Age Parent Born Impression Hints Youngsters Good Omens

Author:Terry Pratchett

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