October 2011
11 posts
It is a dangerous thing to order the lives of others and I have often wondered...
– Somerset Maugham
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…one of the strongest motives that lead men to art and science is escape from...
– einstein (via quellequaintrelle)
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Literature is a process of producing beautiful lies that tell more truth than...
– julian barnes (via quellequaintrelle)
If you are a person who is easily embarassed, you may find comfort in what...
– People Who Are Easily Embarassed Are More Trustworthy (via myserendipities)
One answer is that we read for the aesthetic and literary pleasure we experience...
– The Plot Escapes Me - NYTimes.com