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Quote by Jonathan Franzen

“It's healthy to say uncle when your bone's about to break.”

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American contemporary novelist, known for his profound social insight and unique literary style. His works include 'The Corrections' and 'Freedom'. more

“I think that was when the headmaster realized he had lost; he realized then that he was finished. Because, what could he do? Was he going to tell us to stop praying? We kept our heads bowed; and we kept praying. Even as awkward as he was, the Rev. Mr. Merrill had made it clear to us that there was no end to praying for Owen Meany.”

Thinking Made Ends Lost Clear Praying Finished Made It Awkward Headmasters Owen Meany

Author:John Irving

“I mean, we're all going to die. We know that on an intellectual level. We figure it out when we're still fairly young, and it scares us so badly that we convince ourselves we're immortal for more than a decade afterwards.”

Knows Mean Stills Young Dies Levels Figures Intellectual Decades Convince Immortal Scare

Book:Dead Beat: A Novel of The Dresden Files

Source: Dead Beat: A Novel of The Dresden Files

“I parked in front of the Field Museum under a NO PARKING sign. There were a couple of actual spots I could have used, but the drive was even closer. Besides, I found it aesthetically satisfying to defy municipal code.”

Used Found Fronts Fields Couple Spots Code Museums Satisfying Parking

Book:The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

Source: The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

“Son. Everyone dies alone. That's what it is. It's a door. It's one person wide. When you go through it, you do it alone. But it doesn't mean you've got to be alone before you go through the door. And believe me, you aren't alone on the other side.”

Believe Mean Persons Dies Sides Doors Son Wide Believe In Me Dresden Harry Dresden

Book:Dead Beat: A Novel of The Dresden Files

Source: Dead Beat: A Novel of The Dresden Files

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