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“Life's single lesson: that there is more accident to it than a man can ever admit to in a lifetime and stay sane.”
― V.
― V.
“Find a purpose to serve, not a lifestyle to live.”
― Venus in Arms
― Venus in Arms
“You can't measure the mutual affection of two human beings by the number of words they exchange.”
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“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.”
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“It's so hard to forget pain, but it's even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.”
― Diary
― Diary
21st Century Literature
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We read literary fiction from 2000 to present, with the intent of finding those literary gems of timeless and enduring quality. We're less focused o ...more
Parshya’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Parshya’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Book Club, Classics, Fiction, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Science, Self help, Thriller, and Travel
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