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“... forty's nothing, at fifty you're in your prime, sixty's the new forty, and so on.”

Work

In this thought-provoking novel, the protagonist reflects on his life and the events that have shaped it, examining the complexities of memory and the ways in which our understanding of the past can change over time. more

Author

Julian Barnes

Julian Barnes, born on January 19, 1946, is a distinguished British writer. His works span across various genres including novels, essays, and criticism, known for their unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. more

“The inference upon the whole is, that it is not from the value or worth of the object which any person pursues, that we can determine his enjoyment, but merely from the passion with which he pursues it, and the success which he meets with in his pursuit. Objects have absolutely no worth or value in themselves. They derive their worth merely from the passion. If that be strong and steady, and successful, the person is happy. It cannot reasonably be doubted, but a little miss, dressed in a new gown for a dancing-school ball, receives as complete enjoyment as the greatest orator, who triumphs in the splendour of his eloquence, while he governs the passions and resolutions of a numerous assembly. All the difference, therefore, between one man and another, with regard to life, consists either in the passion, or in the enjoyment: and these differences are sufficient to produce the wide extremes of happiness and misery.”

Happiness Success Passion Value Pursuit Enjoyment

Book:On Suicide

Source: On Suicide

“We were all so young that there were no lines on our faces to read between.”

Humor Age

Author:Phyllis Theroux

“It’s hard to guess ages when you’re not that old yourself and won’t be anytime soon. من الصعب تخمين عمرٍ ما دون أن تكون تجاوزته أو أوشكت على ذلك.”

Age

Book:The Reader

Source: The Reader

“Life versus Death becomes, as Montaigne pointed out, Old Age versus Death.”