"But I was used to finding something deadly in things that attracted me; there was always something deadly lurking in anything I wanted, anything I loved."

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Source : John Knowles (2014). “A Separate Peace”, p.85, Simon and Schuster

John Knowles

#Used Quotes #Wanted Quotes #Findings Quotes

“There`s a division in most major police departments called, `Special Victims Unit,` which is what sex crimes are euphemistically called. They`re considered the most heinous crimes, when not only do you violate somebody, but you violate them sexually. So it`s an elite squad that takes care of that.”
“The character, position and weight of an object are in the edge.”
“No! I don't feel any pressure right now!”
“One should be wary of talking on end about such subjects as learning, morality or folklore in front of elders or people of rank. It is disagreeable to listen to.”
“I'm very open about the fact that it's nice when someone says you're pretty. Especially for someone like me.”
“Everyone is so obsessed with themselves nowadays that they have no time for me.”
“I would not think that philosophy and reason themselves will be man's guide in the foreseeable future; however, they will remain the most beautiful sanctuary they have always been for the select few.”
“There were symptoms that I saw, and though I went to many doctors and had many tests, no one diagnosed MS.”

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