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Quote by Maggie Stiefvater

“Listen to you sounding all badass. I bet you're just listening to a CD called 'The Sounds of Crime' while you cruise for chicks outside the Old Navy in your Camaro.”

Book:The Raven Boys

Work

The Raven Boys

In this novel, a young woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a group of boys who are the descendants of a family with a history of supernatural abilities. As she becomes more involved with these boys, she discovers that her own life is inextricably linked to their fate, leading her into a world of magic, danger, and ancient prophecies. more

Author

Maggie Stiefvater

Maggie Stiefvater is an American author known for her young adult novels. Her most famous works include 'The Scorpio Races' and 'The Raven Cycle'. Stiefvater's writing is celebrated for its unique narrative style and deep portrayal of the natural environment. more

“Well, you've done it now," was her sisterly opening shot. Jaine rubbed between her eyebrows; a definite headache was forming. After the exchange with David, she waited to see where this one was going. "I won't be able to hold up my head in church." "Really? Oh, Shelley, I'm so sorry," Jaine said sweetly. "I didn't realize you have the dreaded Limp Neck disease. When were you diagnosed?”

Wells Said Done Able Realizing Church Disease Shots Sorry Opening Necks Definite Eyebrows Headache Shelley I'm So Sorry Sisterly

Book:Mr Perfect

Source: Mr Perfect

“Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment.”

Moments Anxiety Illness Our Time Present Moment Inability

Book:The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy, & Liberation : the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, & Other Basic Buddhist Teachings

Source: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy, & Liberation : the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, & Other Basic Buddhist Teachings

“Morality binds and blinds. It binds us into ideological teams that fight each other as though the fate of the world depended on our side winning each battle. It blinds us to the fact that each team is composed of good people who have something important to say.”

People World Important Facts Fighting Winning Sides Fate Team Morality Battle Good People Ideological

Book:Can't We All Disagree More Constructively?: from The Righteous Mind

Source: Can't We All Disagree More Constructively?: from The Righteous Mind

“Which form of proverb do you prefer Better late than never, or Better never than late?”

Form Late Recycling Better Late Than Never

Book:The letters of Lewis Carroll

Source: The letters of Lewis Carroll

“After that, the book will fade, the way all books fade in your mind. But I hope you will remember this: A man walking fast down a dark lonely street. Quick steps and hard breathing, all wonder and need. A bell above a door and the tinkle it makes. A clerk and a ladder and warm golden light, and then: the right book exactly, at exactly the right time.”