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“There was no arguing with blood.”

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Purity is a novel that delves into complex issues of personal integrity and societal values, set against the backdrop of contemporary life. more

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Jonathan Franzen

American contemporary novelist, known for his profound social insight and unique literary style. His works include 'The Corrections' and 'Freedom'. more

“An English man-at-arms had his helmet split open and his skull with it, so that he rode wavering from the fight, blood pouring down his mail coat. His horse stopped a few paces from the turmoil and the man-at-arms slowly, so slowly, bent forward and then slumped down from his saddle. One foot was trapped in a stirrup as he died but his horse did not seem to notice. It just went on cropping the grass.”

Death Blood Horse Man At Arms

Book:The Archer's Tale

Source: The Archer's Tale

“Accordez-moi, Seigneur, ce vin qui est aussi nécessaire que votre précieux sang. Ce vin, sans quoi, tout ici bas est laid et maussade, ce vin qui rend la vie acceptable, et tolérables les foutus contemporains que vous m'avez données.”

Spirituality Prayer Blood Wine Critique

Author:Léon Bloy

“You know, sometimes even we mess up in relationships, and instead of accepting it, we start blaming the other person. But deep down, we know the truth that it was us who was wrong. You know, hurting someone just to escape our own guilt doesn’t fix anything, it only makes things worse, and sometimes, irreparable.”

Quotes Relationships

Book:Life Simplified: Quote - Unquote

Source: Life Simplified: Quote - Unquote

“There's only so much evidence a small Jack Russell can dispose of.”

Blood Short Story

Book:It Never Happened

Source: It Never Happened

“I'm the old type setter who gets his blood poisoned from the ink.”

Blood Ink Cliche Poisoned

Book:Things Just Get Away From You

Source: Things Just Get Away From You

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