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“Happy people have neither age nor memory, they have no need of the past.”

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Tahar Djaout, born on January 11, 1954, was an esteemed Algerian journalist. His career was marked by a relentless pursuit of freedom and justice, with his work profoundly reflecting the social realities and political changes in Algeria. more

“There’s nothing wonderful or interesting about unrequited love. I think it’s shitty, just plain shitty. To love someone who doesn’t return your affections might be exciting in books, but in life it’s unbearably boring. I’ll tell you what’s exciting: sweaty, passionate nights. But sitting on the veranda outside the home of a sleeping woman who isn’t dreaming about you is slow moving and just plain sad.”

Source: A Fraction of the Whole

“Amen' is like the Send button on an email.”

Buttons Email Amen

Book:A Fraction of the Whole

Source: A Fraction of the Whole

“Sometimes they [people] throw off their freedom so quickly, you'd think it was burning them.”

People Thinking Sometimes Burning

Author:Steve Toltz

“I don't have a great respect for reality or getting the 'facts' as a means of putting together a story.”

Mean Facts Stories Reality Together Great Respect

Author:Steve Toltz

“I haven't been part of the criminal world.”

World Havens Criminals

Author:Steve Toltz

“I am really more interested in questions than in giving answers.”

Giving Answers

Author:Jostein Gaarder

“A curious thing happened: the terrains of England began to impinge on my consciousness, altering, then effacing, the world outside the library window… I was wrapped in a pleasurable dreaminess. I was in a better place. If true life existed elsewhere, then I had almost found it.”

Ifs World Found Consciousness Happened Window England Library Things Happen Curious Elsewhere Better Place True Life Terrain

Author:Garry Disher

“I didn’t feel that there was much goodness in me.”

Feels Goodness

Author:Garry Disher

“I wanted to be taken out of myself.”

Wanted Taken

Book:The Divine Wind

Source: The Divine Wind

“I don't know exactly what a black Chinese restaurant would be, but I would sure love to see one.”

Knows Would Be Black Chinese Restaurants Sure Love

Author:Paul Beatty

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