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“But this is a thing more ardently to be wished than seriously to be expected.”
― The Federalist Papers
― The Federalist Papers
“For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.”
― The Federalist Papers
― The Federalist Papers
“Gambling in medieval France was a simple business. All you needed were some friends, a pot, and a chicken. In fact, you didn’t need friends—you could do this with your enemies—but the pot and the chicken were essential.”
― The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
― The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
“So Shakespeare stole; but he did wonderful things with his plunder. He’s like somebody who nicks your old socks and then darns them.”
― The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase
― The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase
“A book would therefore have a twofold benefit. First, it would rid me of my demons and perhaps save some innocent conversationalist from my clutches. Second, unlike me, a book could be left snugly on the bedside table or beside the lavatory: opened at will and closed at will.”
― The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
― The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Brie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Brie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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554 friends
211 books
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80 friends
127 books
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167 friends
1,110 books
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98 friends
320 books
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47 friends
0 books
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118 friends
71 books
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40 friends
32 books
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75 friends
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