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Quote by George Orwell

“He drove his mind into the abyss where poetry is written.”

Book:The complete works of George Orwell

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This volume encompasses Orwell's most renowned works such as '1984' and 'Animal Farm', alongside his lesser-known writings, offering a deep insight into his political and social commentary. more

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George Orwell

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was a British novelist and political critic. Known for his sharp social criticism and profound insights into totalitarianism, Orwell is best remembered for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm', which remain influential to this day. more

“I sleep during the day. I still dream about drinking and drugs. Sometimes I wake to a hang-over, sometimes I wake to a trickle of blood from my nose, sometimes I wake scared and shaking. I read, go to museums and visit Lilly in the afternoon. Sometimes I read to her, sometimes I talk to her, sometimes I just sit and remember the times, remember the times, remember the times." (James Frey, pg.119)”

Stills Sometimes Dream Remember Sleep Blood Drug Drinking Scared Noses Museums Afternoon Shaking Hang Over

Book:My Friend Leonard

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“I look at pastries and cakes, tarts and pies. My body craves sugar, always craves sugar. Years of alcohalism and the high level of sugar in alcohal created the craving, which I feed with candy and soda.”

Years Looks Body Levels Cake Sugar Pie Candy Crave Craving High Level Soda Pastries Tarts

Book:My Friend Leonard

Source: My Friend Leonard

“Sleep is still difficult I sleep for three or four hours a day. Usually sometime in the afternoon. I walk in the cold, keep myself numb. I cry less, and less." (James Frey, pg.88)”

Stills Three Difficult Hours Sleep Walks Four Cry Cold Afternoon Numb

Author:James Frey

“If you think anyone is sane you just don't know enough about them.”