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“As I have said, it may be difficult to define civilization, but it isn't so difficult to recognize barbarism.”
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“My grandfather always said that living is like licking honey off a thorn.”
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“As humans, we waste the shit out of our words. It’s sad. We use words like “awesome” and “wonderful” like they’re candy. It was awesome? Really? It inspired awe? It was wonderful? Are you serious? It was full of wonder? You use the word “amazing” to describe a goddamn sandwich at Wendy’s. What’s going to happen on your wedding day, or when your first child is born? How will you describe it? You already wasted “amazing” on a fucking sandwich.”
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“Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.”
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“But luxury has never appealed to me, I like simple things, books, being alone, or with somebody who understands.”
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Ask Isabel Allende - Wednesday, February 12th!
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Join us on Wednesday, February 12th for a special discussion with author Isabel Allende! Isabel will be discussing her work in English and Spanish inc ...more
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