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December 6 - December 10, 2018
He walked
The incessant use of this tense and phrasing is maddening
“Tell me about death.” “The philosopher said death, which men fear as the greatest evil, may instead be the greatest good.” “But we do not fear death, do we?”
“What do you hold in your hands, my son?” “A book.” “No, you hold knowledge. Knowledge sought for centuries. Knowledge that some have died for. Knowledge that some have killed for.”
I was just looking at what movies are opening this weekend. I’m looking for something horribly gory.” “I’ll never understand your affinity for those pictures.” “And I’ll never understand your affinity for professional wrestling, so we’re even.”
“So you agree to work for me? I confess, I’ve never had an assistant other than Caspar. I might very well be an asshole when I’m working.” “You are!” Caspar shouted from the kitchen.
He so funny
“Oh, wow.” “What do you think?” “I tried to imagine, but—I mean… It’s so much more—” “Think it’s large enough to keep you satisfied for a while?” “It’s so much bigger than I expected.” He backed away, leaving Beatrice to gaze in wonder at the library that took up half of the second floor. “I think I’ll just leave you two alone for a bit,” he said.
Same, girl
“Carwyn,” she said with a smile. “Have I told you lately that you’re kind of awesome?”
YES. Funny. Friendly. Inteligent. Sharp. Witty.
love is friendship. Just with less clothes, which makes it far more brilliant.”
Never underestimate the fury of an angry mother, Caspar. They’re the most vicious creatures in the world.”
“Father, will there always be war?” “What did Plato say?” “He said, ‘It is only the dead who have seen the end of war.’”
an extraordinary library
These fucking libraries, man
“Good,” she said, shivering at the memory of the compound where she had been held.
But nothing happened to you there...? You wore white clothes and watched the sea and read...?
