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“Just tell yourself a story that'll satisfy you and pretend he told it.”

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In this novel, the protagonist grapples with the concept of eternal life, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. The story delves into the complexities of human existence and the consequences of defying the natural order. more

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Catherynne M. Valente

Catherynne M. Valente is an American novelist known for her works in fantasy and science fiction. Born on May 5, 1979, she has made a name for herself with her imaginative storytelling and poetic prose. Valente's writing frequently delves into themes of love, loss, and the human experience within fantastical settings. more

“The man who has known pure joy, if only for a moment ... is the only man for whom affliction is something devastating. At the same time he is the only man who has not deserved the punishment. But, after all, for him it is no punishment; it is God holding his hand and pressing rather hard. For, if he remains constant, what he will discover buried deep under the sound of his own lamentations is the pearl of the silence of God.”

Ifs Men Hard Moments Hands Joy Sound Silence Known Pure Remains Constant Punishment Buried Affliction Pearls Lamentation Pure Joy

Book:The Simone Weil Reader

Source: The Simone Weil Reader

“It is perhaps when our lives are at their most problematic that we are likely to be most receptive to beautiful things.”

Beautiful Our Lives Beautiful Things Receptive

Author:Alain de Botton

“It is well, when in difficulties, to say never a word, neither black nor white. Speech is silver but silence is golden.”

Wells Black White Silence Speech Difficulty Golden Silver Silence Is Silence Is Golden

Book:The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Source: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

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