“My heart was so full up with pity, guilt. and regret that there wasn't room for a single iota of anger to enter the mix.” KaoruPg 42 Book:The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes Source: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
“Till the last moment they dress a man up in peacock's feathers, till the last moment they hope for the good and not the bad; and though they may have premonitions of the other side of the coin, for the life of them they will not utter a real word beforehand; the thought alone makes them cringe; they wave the truth away with both hands, till the very moment when the man they've decked out so finely sticks their noses in it with his own two hands.” Pg 42 Book:Crime and Punishment Source: Crime and Punishment
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.' (Prov. 27:17) In a similar way that conversation sharpens a man's countenance, conversation with men throughout history sharpens a man's mind... If this is the case, and it is, then a point should be made to seek out profitable companions in a disciplined fashion throughout your life with books.” Pg 42 Book:Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life Source: Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life