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John Connolly
"We all have our routines," he said softly."But they must have a purpose and provide an outcome that we can see and take some comfort from, or else they have no use at all. Without that, they are like the endless pacings of a caged animal. If they are not madness itself, then they are a prelude to it." --
Source : John Connolly (2006). “The Book of Lost Things: A Novel”, p.94, Simon and Schuster
John Connolly
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“Rule number one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
Source : John Berendt (2010). “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, p.62, Vintage
“On Sherry: The destiny of a thousand generations is concentrated in each drop. If the cares of the world overwhelm you, only taste it, pilgrim, and you will swear that heaven is on earth.”
“Every good idea sooner or later degenerates into hard work.”
“International lending banks need to focus on areas where private investment doesn't go, such as infrastructure projects, education and poverty relief.”
“My friend is an idiot. He smokes three packs of cigarettes a day. He won't quit, either. His big excuse is, "Why should I quit smoking? Anything could kill me. I could be walking down the street one day and i could be hit by a bus." Maybe if you quit smoking you could cross the street a hell of a lot faster.”
“My dad wanted me to play when I was a kid, so I learned to play the guitar. I pursued a career in music because I love it so much and I enjoy what it does to those who hear it.”
“Free milk will be provided in Hoxton and Shoredith, in Eton and Harrow. What more social equality can you have than that?”
“Had I as many souls as there be stars, I'd give them all for Mephistopheles!”