A bride whose entire body shakes with wracking sobs, however, a bride whose choking wails send streams of spittle and snot to join the tears running down her face, is almost unquestionably an ill omen.
“Vice is a monster of so frightful mien
As to be hated needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.”
―
As to be hated needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.”
―
“What you are born to be, you will be, whether it be priest or sailor. So step up and be it. Let them do nothing to you. Be the one who shapes yourself. Be who you are, and eventually all will have to recognize who you are, whether they are willing to admit it or not.”
― Ship of Magic
― Ship of Magic
“Good governance never depends upon laws, but upon the personal qualities of those who govern. The machinery of government is always subordinate to the will of those who administer that machinery. The most important element of government, therefore, is the method of choosing leaders.”
― Children of Dune
― Children of Dune
Space Opera Fans
— 5485 members
— last activity 2 hours, 46 min ago
If you like space opera: an epic scale adventure through the galaxy with military battles, interplanetary politics, realistic interpersonal relationsh ...more
Hufflepuff Dorm!
— 3 members
— last activity Oct 01, 2020 09:52AM
This club is for all people who are part of the Hufflepuff House!
Brandon Sanderson Community
— 4903 members
— last activity Feb 04, 2026 08:57AM
Your go-to community for people who love the works of Brandon Sanderson (Cosmere, Reckoners, Rithmatist, Legion, Skyward, etc.) The 17th Shard, the of ...more
On the Southern Literary Trail
— 2189 members
— last activity 12 hours, 0 min ago
Whether you prefer Faulkner, O'Connor, McCullers or more recent authors of Southern Literature such as Clyde Edgerton, Tom Franklin, William Gay, or M ...more
Abram’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Abram’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Abram
Lists liked by Abram





























































