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“Bravery is feeling fear but doing the thing anyway.”

Work

This book is a tale of resilience and the struggle for survival in a challenging environment. It delves into the complexities of human nature and the indomitable will to endure. more

Author

Jennifer Donnelly

Jennifer Donnelly is an American author known for her historical novels and young adult literature. Her works are renowned for their rich historical background and profound emotional descriptions, which have won her a wide following among readers. more

“Like, in general I think people have very complicated reasons for wanting things, and we often have no idea whether we’re actually motivated by altruism or a desire to hook up or a search for answers or what. I always get annoyed when in books or movies characters want clear things for clear reasons, because my experience of humanness is that I always want messy things for messy reasons.”

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Author:John Green

“She had not wanted him to but had let him have his way because ever since she was a child she had generally yielded before anyone with strong willpower, especially if it was a man, not because she was naturally submissive, but because strong male willpower gave her a feeling of safety and trust, together with acceptance and a desire to give in.”

Ifs Men Way Giving Children Feelings Wanted Together Desire Strong Acceptance Safety Males Willpower Submissive

Book:Scenes from Village Life

Source: Scenes from Village Life

“That machine took my money!' I said. 'I must have revenge!”

Said Machines Revenge

Book:Maximum Ride: Fang: Dystopian Science Fiction

Source: Maximum Ride: Fang: Dystopian Science Fiction

“The old man laid a withered, spotted hand on his shoulder. "It hurts, boy," he said softly. "Oh, yes. Choosing . . . it has always hurt. And always will. I know.”

Knows Men Said Hands Hurt Boys Shoulders Old Man It Hurts Withered

Book:George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

Source: George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

“I admit that I ain't no angel, I admit that I ain't no saint - I'm selfish and I'm cruel and I'm blind. If I exorcise my devils, well my angels may leave too. When they leave they're so hard to find.”

Ifs Wells May Hard Devil Angel Blind Saint Selfish My Angel

Book:The Early Years: The Lyrics of Tom Waits 1971-1983

Source: The Early Years: The Lyrics of Tom Waits 1971-1983

“I believe God is everything, say Shug. Everything that is or ever was or ever will be. And when you can feel that, and be happy to feel that, you've found It.”

Feels Believe Found I Believe Believe In God Shug

Author:Alice Walker

“Da Vinci painted one Mona Lisa. Beethoven composed one Fifth Symphony. And God made one version of you.”

Made Versions Fifth Symphony Mona Lisa

Book:Cure for the Common Life

Source: Cure for the Common Life

“Love is the world's infinite mutability; lies, hatred, murder even, are all knit up in it; it is the inevitable blossoming of its opposites, a magnificent rose smelling faintly of blood.”