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“Keeping your nose clean while an entire system broke down around you guaranteed only that you would survive longer, not that you would survive.”

Book:Bridge of Clay

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Bridge of Clay

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Markus Zusak

Markus Zusak, born on June 23, 1975, is an acclaimed Australian author known for his unique narrative style and profound thematic insights. His works have garnered widespread praise from readers and critics alike. more

“Superheroes are supposedly great beings who rise to help humanity through its darkest hours. Who needs these preposterous figures? They are just the continuation of messianism by other means. Humanity needs to help itself and stop looking to fantasy beings to help it out. You will never resolve your problems while you are expecting a deus ex machina to bail you out.”

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Book:Superheroes and Presidents: How Absurd Stories Have Poisoned the American Mind

Source: Superheroes and Presidents: How Absurd Stories Have Poisoned the American Mind

“Again the news crawl of Meg's words made its way across the designated space in his head. This time, size 14 font, white lettering on a black background, the first letter of each word capitalized: This Divide Between Us Is Made Up Of Things That You Haven't Done. The Problem I Have Is With The Things That You Don't Do.”

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Book:Handsome Vanilla

Source: Handsome Vanilla

“Gritty, timely, and packed with action, The Instructor is a pulse-pounding thriller and a fabulous start to the Derek Harrington series. T.R. Hendricks delivers on all cylinders!”

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Book:The Last Protector

Source: The Last Protector

“Thrumming with action and authenticity, Hendricks knocks it out of the park with his debut. The Instructor is not to be missed!”

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Book:Sleeping Bear

Source: Sleeping Bear

“To be stupid, and selfish, and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness - though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless.”

Happiness Stupidity

Book:Flaubert's Parrot

Source: Flaubert's Parrot

“Delay also has consequences,” Kieri said. “Haste brings one set of hazards; delay, another.”

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Book:Oath of Fealty

Source: Oath of Fealty

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