“Very well. He'd lighten up. As a matter of fact, he felt as light as the bubbly froth that flew from the lips of the waves. Whatever else his long, unprecedented life might have been, it had been fun. Fun! If others should find that appraisal shallow, frivolous, so be it. To him, it seemed now to largely have been some form of play. And he vowed that in the future he would strive to keep that sense of play more in mind, for he'd grown convinced that play--more than piety, more than charity or vigilance--was what allowed human beings to transcend evil.”
Quote by Tom Robbins
Book:Jitterbug Perfume
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Jitterbug Perfume
In this whimsical and adventurous tale, the protagonist, an eccentric perfume creator, seeks to concoct the ultimate fragrance. His quest takes him through a series of peculiar and fantastical encounters, blending elements of magic and humor with a touch of surrealism. more
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