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“The emotional health of a village depended upon having a man whom everyone loved to hate, and Heaven had blessed us with two of them.”

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Barry Hughart

Barry Hughart, born on March 13, 1934, is an esteemed American author known for his contributions to the genre of Eastern fantasy literature. His works are renowned for their unique blend of traditional Chinese culture and fantasy elements. more

“I think one of the most important differences between us is that you are excellent at living in a way that is commensurate with your values, whereas I am not. For instance, I didn’t recycle until I watched An Inconvenient Truth and I’m still sort of iffy on it. And also, I didn’t vote in 2000, even though I could have voted in Florida *hits self on head repeatedly* Ahh George Bush! It’s all my fault! God! So stupid! *sigh* Let’s change the subject. Also, we have vastly different happy dances.”

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Author:John Green

“Literature offers the thrill of minds of great clarity wrestling with the endless problems and delights of being human. To engage with them is to engage with oneself, and the lasting rewards are not confined to specific career paths.”

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Author:Jonathan Stroud

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