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Quotable

…between ‘reality’ on the one hand, and the point where the mind strikes reality, there’s a middle zone, a rainbow edge where beauty comes into being, where two very different surfaces mingle and blur to provide what ife does not: and this is the space where all art exists, and all magic.” -The Goldfinch, byContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

It is obscenely difficult—if not impossible—to make something that nobody hates…Conversely, it is incredibly easy—if not expected—to make something that nobody loves. What a great quote for us creatives, huh? Hits a little close to home, but puts a smile on the face, too, so it’s fine. My obsession with collecting and sharing book quotesContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

The most important step a man can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step. My obsession with collecting and sharing book quotes continues. Share your favorites with me, or at least, your favorite book so I can find a great quote from it on my ownContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

Some men, as they age, grow kinder. I am not one of those, for I have seen how the cosmere can mistreat the innocent—and that leaves me disinclined toward kindness. Some men, as they age, grow wiser. I am not one of those, for wisdom and I have always been at cross-purposes, and I haveContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

I used to think adulthood sucks. I’m now convinced of it. My obsession with collecting and sharing book quotes continues. Share your favorites with me, or at least, your favorite book so I can find a great quote from it on my own 🙂

Quotable

Things should change, and often, or they’ll get boring. My obsession with collecting and sharing book quotes continues. Share your favorites with me, or at least, your favorite book so I can find a great quote from it on my own 🙂

Quotable

The world will be saved by the warriors, by the men and women who will spill their blood for it. Not for empty promises and gilded dreams. My obsession with collecting and sharing book quotes continues. Share your favorites with me, or at least, your favorite book so I can find a great quote fromContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

…between ‘reality’ on the one hand, and the point where the mind strikes reality, there’s a middle zone, a rainbow edge where beauty comes into being, where two very different surfaces mingle and blur to provide what life does not: and this is the space where all art exists, and all magic. -The Goldfinch, byContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

Glorious, wondrous passion. Emotion. It is what defines men – though ironically you are poor vessels for it. It fills you up and breaks you, unless you find someone to share the burden. My obsession with collecting and sharing book quotes continues. Share your favorites with me, or at least, your favorite book so IContinue reading "Quotable"

Quotable

We’re fools to think injury or bad luck occurs from a single happenstance, or can ever truly be blamed on anyone or thing. We own our fates, we choose to get up in the morning, we choose to go out into the world and live, so we’re always at least one part complicit. That doesn’tContinue reading "Quotable"