What a joy it is to read a book that shocks one into remembering just how high one's literary standards should be.…… — Noah Richler Copy Share Image
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Nothing can be sadder or more profound than to see a thousand things for the first and last time. To journey is… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
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I'm the new Oberjarl." I knew it," said Halt instantly, and the other three looked at him, totally scandalized. You did?" Erak… — John Flanagan Copy Share Image
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When I learned that aliens really do exist, I wasn't too surprised. But what did shock me when I started investigating extra-terrestrial… — Edgar Mitchell Copy Share Image
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Christianity stands or falls with its revolutionary protest against violence, arbitrariness and pride of power and with its plea for the weak.… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
Obviously, it was a big life change for me and quite a shock to suddenly have these songs I'd written in my… — Brooke Fraser Copy Share Image
When future generations look back on the global-warming scare of the past 30 years, nothing will shock them more than the extent… — Christopher Booker Copy Share Image
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I never asked you to earn me. I want only that you should need me. Your path is not one of merit.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I draw to shock myself out of a too-easy rhythm - I may begin with no conception whatever, an image emerges .… — Sean William Scott Copy Share Image
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Jesus will turn your sorrow into joy. One can only imagine the shock and bewilderment the Apostles felt when the Lord told… — Patrick Madrid Copy Share Image
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Hurry not a woman's favor; neither forcer her hastily to surrender to thee. For she goeth into love as she goeth into… — Gelett Burgess Copy Share Image
Time, we know, is relative. You can travel light years through the stars and back, and if you do it at the… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
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