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“Few things are as antithetical to sex as thought. Sex is instinctive, unreflexive and spontaneous, while thought is careful, uninvolved, and judgemental. To think during sex is to violate a fundamental law of intercourse.”

Book:On Love

Work

On Love

This book delves into the complexities and nuances of love, examining its various forms and the impact it has on individuals and society. more

Author

Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton is a Swiss writer and philosopher known for his books on philosophy, art, and culture. His work is characterized by its accessible exploration of profound themes, which has won him a wide audience. more

“Sometimes I trick myself when writing in my notebook; sometimes I end up working on the novel after all, in those pages. And that is the best reason to return to it, that it brings me closer to something I haven't otherwise been able to get to, or that can't get to me. I want to go further into my writing, into my thinking. 'And do I?”

Thinking Writing Thought Writing Process Novels Taking Notes

Book:A Horse at Night: On Writing

Source: A Horse at Night: On Writing

“I've heard it said that the happiest time in our lives is the period when pop songs really mean something to us, really get to us.”

Happiness Thought Provoking Relatable

Book:First Person Singular: Stories

Source: First Person Singular: Stories

“Opposites we are within ourselves, and the two sides barely touch.”

Thought Mental Illness Authors

Author:Phillip Barea

“I myself have the ability to do repetitive tasks, or stare into space for long periods of time without feeling the least bit bored. There is always something going on if one looks hard enough. Tiny dramas unfold all around us. Intellectuals like Veronica are oblivious to this, however. They are too busy thinking to notice anything.”