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“It is one of the peculiar truths of life that people often say things that they know full well are ridiculous.”

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Daniel Handler, born on February 28, 1970, is an accomplished American author known for his unique literary style and thought-provoking themes. His works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

“So, let's make a deal: If you do not voice all the withering comments about the weight or uselessness of this jacket that are no doubt swirling in that big brain of yours, then I will not mention the super-laser episode again. Agreed?" This jacket is really cutting into my shoulders, thought Artemis. And it's so heavy that I could not outrun a slug. But he said, "Agreed.”

Ifs Said Bigs Voice Deals Brain Doubt Cutting Weight Heavy Shoulders No Doubt Comment Episodes Jackets Artemis Uselessness Lasers Withering Outrun Slugs

Author:Eoin Colfer

“John Wanamaker, founder of the stores that bear his name, once confessed: "I learned thirty years ago that it is foolish to scold. I have enough trouble overcoming my own limitations without fretting over the fact that God has not seen fit to distribute evenly the gift of intelligence.”

Years Enough Facts Names My Own Trouble Bears Fit Years Ago Overcoming Stores Foolish Limitation Thirty Founders Thirty Years Fretting

Book:How to enjoy your life and your job

Source: How to enjoy your life and your job

“Let me, O let me bathe my soul in colours; let me swallow the sunset and drink the rainbow.”

Soul Drink Let Me My Soul Colour Sunset Rainbow Dusk

Author:Khalil Gibran

“Opportunities for education should be within the reach of every individual, not for the lucky few.”

Should Opportunity Individual Lucky

Book:A Message to Garcia: And Other Classic Success Writings

Source: A Message to Garcia: And Other Classic Success Writings

“Self-esteem can be so exhausting. I want to cut my hair, change my clothes, erase the pimple from the near-tip of my nose, and strengthen my upper-arm definition, all in the next hour.”

Want Self Next Hours Cutting Self Esteem Hair Arms Clothes Definitions Esteem Noses Erase Exhausting Pimples

Book:Boy Meets Boy

Source: Boy Meets Boy

“If we hope to live not just from moment to moment, but in true consciousness of our existence, then our greatest need and most difficult achievement is to find meaning in our lives.”

Ifs Needs Moments Difficult Existence Consciousness Our Lives Achievement Hope To Live

Book:The uses of enchantment: the meaning and importance of fairy tales

Source: The uses of enchantment: the meaning and importance of fairy tales

“Best friends, no matter what they do or how much they hurt you, it only hurts as much as it does because they are your best friend. And none of us are perfect. Mistakes were made for best friends to forgive; it’s what makes being a best friend official.”

Doe Made Matter Hurt Perfect Mistake No Matter What Forgiving Officials Your Best Friend Mistakes Were Made

Author:J.A. Redmerski

“The moment you know you know you know.”

Knows Moments

Author:David Bowie

“Mia,” Kim said, an edge of warning in her voice signaling the end of her patience. “You’re starting to act like one of those girls. Do you need to get me a gun?”

Needs Said Ends Girl Voice Gun Starting Edges Warning Best Friend Kim Mia

Book:If I Stay

Source: If I Stay

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