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“What it is

It is madness
says reason
It is what it is
says love
It is unhappiness
says caution
It is nothing but pain
says fear
It has no future
says insight
It is what it is
says love
It is ridiculous
says pride
It is foolish
says caution
It is impossible
says experience
It is what it is
says love.”
― Erich Fried, Es ist was es ist. Liebesgedichte. Angstgedichte. Zorngedichte

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“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”
― George Orwell, 1984

tags: truth

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“I am not well; I could have built the Pyramids with the effort it takes me to cling on to life and reason.”
― Franz Kafka, Letters to Felice

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“Intellect and love are made of two different materials. Intellect ties people in knots and risks nothing, but love dissolves all tangles and risks everything. Intellect is always cautious and advises, “Beware too much ecstasy,” whereas Love says, “Oh never mind. Take the plunge!” Intellect does not easily break down, whereas love can effortlessly reduce itself to rubble. But treasures are hidden amongst ruins. A broken heart hides treasure. (5)”
― Elif Shafak

tags: the-forty-rules-of-love

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Crime Detective Mystery Thriller Group — 2918 members — last activity Jul 03, 2026 05:52AM
This is a book club/group for ALL books about crime, mysteries, and thrillers. From romantic suspense, to pulp fiction, to cozy mysteries, british det ...more

Baker Street Irregulars — 1359 members — last activity Jun 28, 2026 12:33PM
Book club devoted to the great consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his dear friend and colleague Dr. John Watson. We choose, read and discuss a p ...more

বইপোকা — 29 members — last activity Dec 23, 2022 06:23AM
গুডরিডস এ বাংলাদেশী কোন কমিউনিটি চোখে পড়লো নাহ তাই আমি একটা খুলে ফেললাম। এই কমিউনিটি ব্যাপারটা ঠিক কি ভাবে কাজ করে তা আমি এখনো জানিনা। উইল এক্সপ্লোর। ...more

Bengali Literature — 19 members — last activity May 24, 2024 06:13PM
### Group Rules for Bengali Literature 1. Respectful Communication: Always be respectful and considerate in your interactions. Personal attacks, hate ...more

Humayun Ahmed — 21 members — last activity May 19, 2025 12:46AM
Humayun Ahmed (Bengali: হুমায়ূন আহমেদ; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker. ...more

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