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An inordinate love of ritual can be harmful to the soul, unless, of course, in times of great crisis, when ritual can protect the soul from fracture.

— Jeff VanderMeer City of Saints and Madmen (2001)

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It is the nature of the writer to question the validity of his world and yet rely on his senses to describe it. From what other tension can great literature be born?

City of Saints and Madmen (2001)

They’ll never forget, never forgive, no matter who the enemy is, son. Better just to start a new life. Be someone else.

Finch (2009)

I had learned so much about the world that I had decided to withdraw from it.

Finch (2009)

When they give you things, ask yourself why. When you're grateful to them for giving you the things you should have anyway, ask yourself why.

Finch (2009)

A fresh river in a beautiful meadow
Imagined in his mind
The good Painter, who would some day paint it

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And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind.

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To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

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Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.

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Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.

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