"Good books tell the truth, even when they're about things that never have been and never will be. They're truthful in a different way"

-- Stanislaw Lem

#Book Quotes #Way Quotes #Different Quotes

“If there be only hours, at least learn what there is time to learn.”

Source : Vernor Vinge (2010). “Zones of Thought: A Fire Upon the Deep, A Deepness in the Sky”, p.368, Hachette UK
“And sometimes it's fun to be the guy who just really enjoys it, like the guy I'm playing now on The Cape. He's more that. He's much more flashy and debonaire and devil may care-ish. He just loves doing bad in the world. That's real fun to do.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“The junior Senator from Wisconsin, by his reckless charges, has so preyed upon the fears and hatred of uninformed and credulous people that he has started a prairie fire, which neither he nor anyone else may be able to control.”
“I loved reading Roald Dahl when I was young but I had forgotten a lot about the books. I read the 'BFG' on the iPad the other day and it was so interesting to see his descriptions of clothes and places.”
“Have a good physical outlet of some sport or exercise. Overcome evil with good. You can overcome many evil inclinations through good physical exertion and healthful activities. A healthy soul...is in better condition to overthrow the devil.”
“None of us is responsible for the complexion of his skin. This fact of nature offers no clue to the character or quality of the person underneath.”
“Research is a lifelong occupation so it's hard to factor it in, but I reckon most books take 5 months from start to finish.”
“It's only a dogma that hells exists; it isn't a dogma that there's anybody in it.”

Source : Antonia White (1980). “Frost in May”

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