“I never worked so hard in my life, Rory. I had no choice: the alternative was unspeakable. Christians talk about the horror of sin, but they have overlooked something. They keep talking as if everyone were a sinner, when the truth is that nowadays one is hardly up to it. There is very little sin in the depths of the malaise. The highest moment of a malaisian's life can be that moment when he manages to sin like a proper human (Look at us, Binx -- my vagabond friends as good as cried out to me -- we're sinning! We're succeeding! We're human after all!).”
Quote by Walker Percy
Book:The Moviegoer
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The Moviegoer
In this novel, the protagonist, a film enthusiast living in New Orleans, navigates the complexities of his own existence and the world around him. The story delves into the protagonist's personal struggles and his quest for purpose and connection amidst the backdrop of the city's vibrant culture and the allure of cinema. more
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