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"“Suddenly Harris comprehended that with the novel nearly finished, Baldwin had been “looking for comments about the accuracy of the female voice that he had selected as a vehicle for telling the tale,” and it was Morrison’s presence that had allowed for “a conversation of equals, with respect for each other’s work and trust in each other’s judgment.”” [she said it worked]" — Jan 11, 2026 07:17PM
"“Suddenly Harris comprehended that with the novel nearly finished, Baldwin had been “looking for comments about the accuracy of the female voice that he had selected as a vehicle for telling the tale,” and it was Morrison’s presence that had allowed for “a conversation of equals, with respect for each other’s work and trust in each other’s judgment.”” [she said it worked]" — Jan 11, 2026 07:17PM
“Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.”
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“In secret we met -
In silence I grieve,
That thy heart could forget,
Thy spirit deceive.
If I should meet thee
After long years,
How should I greet thee? -
With silence and tears”
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In silence I grieve,
That thy heart could forget,
Thy spirit deceive.
If I should meet thee
After long years,
How should I greet thee? -
With silence and tears”
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“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.”
― The Color Purple
― The Color Purple
“When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time.”
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Silent Book Club-Zooming Around the World
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