Sign in with Facebook
7,189 books
—
28,370 voters
I’m cheerful because the opposite isn’t very appealing. It has nothing to do with you or the chocolate or the world at large. I just hate being in a bad mood. Good cheer is a selfish gesture, now that I’m thinking about it.
“This is where it all begins. Everything starts here, today.”
― One Day
― One Day
“Like all sweet dreams, it will be brief, but brevity makes sweetness, doesn't it?”
― 11/22/63
― 11/22/63
“What's the use of stories that aren't even true?”
― Haroun and the Sea of Stories
― Haroun and the Sea of Stories
“You have to carry the fire."
I don't know how to."
Yes, you do."
Is the fire real? The fire?"
Yes it is."
Where is it? I don't know where it is."
Yes you do. It's inside you. It always was there. I can see it.”
― The Road
I don't know how to."
Yes, you do."
Is the fire real? The fire?"
Yes it is."
Where is it? I don't know where it is."
Yes you do. It's inside you. It always was there. I can see it.”
― The Road
“Live each day as if it's your last', that was the conventional advice, but really, who had the energy for that? What if it rained or you felt a bit glandy? It just wasn't practical. Better by far to simply try and be good and courageous and bold and to make a difference. Not change the world exactly, but the bit around you. Go out there with your passion and your electric typewriter and work hard at...something. Change lives through art maybe. Cherish your friends, stay true to your principles, live passionately and fully and well. Experience new things. Love and be loved, if you ever get the chance.”
― One Day
― One Day
E Schmitz’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at E Schmitz’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
289 books
|
58 friends
779 books
|
40 friends
1,432 books
|
48 friends
805 books
|
76 friends
8,751 books
|
14 friends
320 books
|
20 friends
525 books
|
22 friends
432 books
|
14 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by E Schmitz
Lists liked by E Schmitz
