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“One day you will tell me how to change what I cannot yet describe without my words swelling HUGE, vowels vanishing, tears washing ink away.”

Book:Poor Things

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Poor Things

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Alasdair Gray

Alasdair Gray, born on December 28, 1934, is a Scottish writer known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical insights. His works, including 'The Black Boat' and 'The Cat's Cradle', are celebrated for their distinctive approach and deep thought. more

“The boar held a VCR reote control and cackled maliciously as he watched a video of U.S. politicians grinning with their one-time budy Saddam--Dick Cheney, Gulf War-era Secretary of State James Baker, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bob Dole, George H.W. Bush, to the tune of "Taking Care of Business." And then the viewers saw themselves in a mirror emblazoned with the words "You are a witness.”

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Book:Shoot an Iraqi: Art, Life and Resistance Under the Gun

Source: Shoot an Iraqi: Art, Life and Resistance Under the Gun

“I'll never know what possessed my mother to steal my father's lions that night.”

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Book:The Gypsy's Song

Source: The Gypsy's Song

“Art has the ability to change minds. Passion is what changes the world. When both collide, it's as powerful as a bomb. Art isn't pretty and poised fluff. Art is brutal and snarling. Artists growl. This is the roar of change that beats within them. - 8/29/11”

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Author:A.H. Scott

“That's..." He points to Claire's nursery and tries to speak, but it takes him several tries to get his sentence out. "That's his sister," he finally says, blowing out an unsteady breath. "Rachel. You gave him a sister.”