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“Silence rolled at me, in waves. They are all dead, and you are free. And you are blameless.”

Book:Jack of Spades

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Jack of Spades

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Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates is a renowned American author born on June 16, 1938. Her works span various literary forms such as novels, poetry, and drama, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound thematic explorations. more

“So if all what I’ve said is the definition of insanity then the next thing is how do you define an evil bastard? People can mix evil and insanity up, thinking both to be the one and self same thing…wrong! Let me tell you about evil, first you smell it, secondly you feel it, thirdly you taste it and finally you need to destroy it.”

Evil Madness Insanity Prisoner Charles Bronson

Book:Insanity: My Mad Life

Source: Insanity: My Mad Life

“If evil lingers around you, it will rub off on you, it will cause stress, anxiety and a lot of mental anguish! ‘Eyes’ - you can see evil in the eye of the beholder! Body! Talk! Stance! Walk! Posture! Evil oozes out!”

Evil Madness Insanity Prisoner Charles Bronson

Book:Insanity: My Mad Life

Source: Insanity: My Mad Life

“По природа всичко е подчинено и послушно на Създателя. Затова всеки път, щом някое създание своеволно се възпротиви и стане непослушно към Сътворилия го, то произвежда зло в самото себе си.”

Philosophy God Christian Spiritual Faith Evil Religious Creation Good Theology

Book:Точно изложение на православната вяра

Source: Точно изложение на православната вяра

“There are two things that can stop us from committing an evil act; love and fear- religion always chooses the latter one.”

Love Religion Evil Fear

Book:LOVE, HATRED AND MADNESS

Source: LOVE, HATRED AND MADNESS

“I used to fear things like not having enough alcohol and drugs, or the money to get them. Now I fear someone holding me down and physically forcing me to take drugs and drink alcohol. I fear that for some reason I wouldn't be allowed or wouldn't be able to read anymore.”

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Author:Volatalistic Phil

“Evil is there, out there and in your faces! You have two choices, either run or fight! To run is to die a coward! To fight is to win!”

Evil Madness Insanity Prisoner Chrles Bronson

Book:Insanity: My Mad Life

Source: Insanity: My Mad Life

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