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“Jean's desires, like those of all men in love, were concentrated on the impossible.”

Book:Jean Santeuil

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Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust was a French novelist renowned for his magnum opus, 'In Search of Lost Time'. This novel is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, known for its intricate psychological portrayals and profound exploration of memory. more

“He knew that first-class passengers were accorded special status that moved them quickly through security checks and first onto planes. Airport and airline staff and security were less likely to concern themselves with first-class travelers, even if they were a disheveled man with blood on his jacket and a thirteen-year-old girl who couldn't seem to keep tears off her cheeks.”

Funny Not True

Book:Nine Dragons

Source: Nine Dragons

“The one who pulls the puppet strings knows fairytales can heal.”

Inspirational Writing Stories Poetry

Author:Sally Odgers

“What does Channari mean?" I asked when I finally found my voice again. "It means 'moon-faced girl,'" Raikama said, touching her ridged skin. "Poetic, isn't it? And fitting. Vanna was the sun to my moon”

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Book:Six Crimson Cranes

Source: Six Crimson Cranes

“Conscious doubt is not in the repertoire of System 1; it requires maintaining incompatible interpretations in mind at the same time, which demands mental effort. Uncertainty and doubt are the domain of System 2.”

Doubt System 1 Conscious Doubt

Book:Thinking, Fast and Slow

Source: Thinking, Fast and Slow

“Smart Technology is making us stupid.”

Technology Stupid Smart Smart City Smart Technology

Author:Danny Mekić

“«Creio que o guarda-chuva é uma excelente invenção. Repare: não é um objecto que evita a chuva individualmente. Não gosto dela, mas não acabo com ela, não a destruo. O guarda-chuva é uma filosofia que usamos no quotidiano. A água continua a cair nos campos, apenas evito que me estrague o penteado. É um objecto bondoso, que não magoa ninguém.» Não há muita coisa assim.”

Vida Filosofia Pensamentos

Book:Flores

Source: Flores

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