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“There's nothing quite like the scriptures for killing faith stone dead. Actually reading them and thinking about what they said evaporated my belief like spit on a hot stove.”

Book:Pulling the Wings Off Angels

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Pulling the Wings Off Angels

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K.J. Parker

K.J. Parker, born in 1961, is a British author known for his unique style and profound philosophical insights. His works span across various literary genres, including fantasy, mystery, and science fiction. more

“Through it all, despite it all, Eddie privately adored his old man, because sons will adore their fathers even through the worst behavior, It is how they learn devotion. Before he can devote himself to God or a woman, a boy will devote himself to his father, even foolishly, even beyond explanation.”

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Book:The Five People You Meet In Heaven

Source: The Five People You Meet In Heaven

“Start carving out at least one hour to do something that will propel you toward your desired destination. But make sure you are completely intentional and devoted during this allotted time. You will begin to notice how much quicker you make progress in your goals.”

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Author:Robin S. Baker

“No dreamy reality could ever equal my first ever concert in São Paulo, when the crowd lifted a girl over their heads towards me, and as she came closer I could see that she held a white stick, and closer still I could see that she was blind, and as the crowd placed her gently on the stage she handed me a note which read, 'I cannot see you, but I love you.”

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Book:Autobiography

Source: Autobiography

“If you ever think of me, I hope it is not with regret but with gratitude. We were not a mistake. We were a chapter written in ink, not pencil. But even ink can belong to a page that has already turned.”