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“Work on a good piece of writing proceeds on three levels: a musical one, where it is composed; an architectural one, where it is constructed; and finally, a textile one, where it is woven.”
― One Way Street And Other Writings
― One Way Street And Other Writings
“There is no document of civilization that is not at the same time a document of barbarism.”
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“You could tell a lot about a man by the books he keeps - his tastes, his interest, his habits.”
― Illuminations: Essays and Reflections
― Illuminations: Essays and Reflections
“The destructive character knows only one watchword: make room; only one activity: clearing away ...
The destructive character is young and cheerful. For destroying rejuvenates in clearing away traces of our own age ...”
― Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
The destructive character is young and cheerful. For destroying rejuvenates in clearing away traces of our own age ...”
― Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
“Writers are really people who write books not because they are poor, but because they are dissatisfied with the books which they could buy but do not like.”
― Illuminations: Essays and Reflections
― Illuminations: Essays and Reflections
Jonathan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Jonathan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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78 friends
501 books
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128 friends
391 books
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138 friends
528 books
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34 friends
162 books
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251 friends
160 books
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106 friends
102 books
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78 friends
196 books
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68 friends
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