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“Then would you read a Sustaining Book, such as would help and comfort a Wedged Bear in Great Tightness.”

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A. A. Milne was a British author renowned for his children's literature, particularly for creating the endearing characters Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. Born on January 18, 1882, and deceased on January 31, 1956, Milne's contributions have left a lasting imprint on the world of children's literature. more

“Clevinger was a troublemaker and a wise guy. Lieutenant Scheisskopf knew that Clevinger might cause even more trouble if he wasn't watched. Yesterday it was the cadet officers; tomorrow it might be the world. Clevinger had a mind, and Lieutenant Scheisskopf had noticed that people with minds tended to get pretty smart at times. Such men were dangerous, and even the new cadet officers whom Clevinger had helped into office were eager to give damning testimony against him. The case against Clevinger was open and shut. The only thing missing was something to charge him with.”

Source: Catch-22: A Novel

“The Texan turned out to be good-natured, generous and likable. In three days no one could stand him.”

Three Be Good Generous Texan

Book:Catch-22: A Novel

Source: Catch-22: A Novel

“i change by not changing at all”

Author:Eddie Vedder

“I had the same sensation as when we watch someone sleep. When asleep we all become children again. Perhaps because in the state of slumber we can do no wrong and are unconscious of life, the greatest criminal and most self- absorbed egotist are holy, by a natural magic, as long as they're sleeping. For me there's no discernible difference between killing a child and killing a sleeping man.”

Men Children Long Self States Can Do Natural Differences Sleep Watches Magic Holy Killing Criminals Unconscious Sensations Slumber Self Absorbed

Author:Fernando Pessoa

“Years later, I learned an English word for the creature that Assef was, a word for which a good Farsi equivalent does not exist: sociopath.”

Years Doe Creatures Sociopath English Words

Book:The Kite Runner

Source: The Kite Runner

“Now I know who you are U got nothin' on me, I see I should've known it from the start You can't tell me lies Don't even try cuz This is goodbye Goodbye”

Knows Should Trying Lying Known Who You Are Goodbye Cuz

Author:Demi Lovato

“He [Vishous] was all need, no ease.”

Needs Ease Vishous

Author:J.R. Ward

“We are all descended from monsters.”

Monsters

Book:The Rizzoli & Isles Series 11-Book Bundle: The Surgeon, The Apprentice, The Sinner, Body Double, Vanish, The Mephisto Club, The Keepsake, Ice Cold, The Silent Girl, Last to Die, Die Again

Source: The Rizzoli & Isles Series 11-Book Bundle: The Surgeon, The Apprentice, The Sinner, Body Double, Vanish, The Mephisto Club, The Keepsake, Ice Cold, The Silent Girl, Last to Die, Die Again

“I think about my mother singing after lunch on a Summer afternoon, twirling in blue dress across the floor of her dressing room”

Thinking Mother Rooms Summer Singing Dresses Blue Lunch Afternoon Dressings Dressing Rooms Twirling Blue Dress

Author:Audrey Niffenegger

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