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Ruins—antique ruins at least—are what is left when history has moved on. They are no longer at the mercy of history, only of time. (p. 207).

— Geoff Dyer Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It (1993)

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Dave was committed to making it a truly memorable weekend in the sense that he would remember nothing whatsoever about it.

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The more you covet something, the more certain it is that you’ll lose it, and the more devastating the loss will be when it happens—which it will. (p. 216).

Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It (1993)

When you are lonely, writing can keep you company. It is a form of self-compensation, a way of making up for things—as opposed to making things up—that did not quite happen. (p.11).

Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It (1993)

I should have been happy—I was being paid to be here—but happiness does not respond to that kind of imperative; it is no good telling yourself you should be happy. (p. 225).

Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It (1993)

I had to be on my own, just so that I would not feel as alone. (p. 201).

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