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“she loved to walk down the street with a book under her arm. It had the same significance for her as an elegant cane for the dandy a century ago. It differentiated her from others.”
― The Unbearable Lightness of Being
― The Unbearable Lightness of Being
“And at home by the fire, whenever you look up there I shall be— and whenever I look up, there will be you.
-Gabriel Oak”
― Far From the Madding Crowd
-Gabriel Oak”
― Far From the Madding Crowd
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
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“Nothing is so necessary for a young man as the company of intelligent women.”
― War and Peace
― War and Peace
“You must read, you must persevere, you must sit up nights, you must inquire, and exert the utmost power of your mind. If one way does not lead to the desired meaning, take another; if obstacles arise, then still another; until, if your strength holds out, you will find that clear which at first looked dark.”
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Mattia’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Mattia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
400 books
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16 friends
325 books
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121 friends
33 books
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38 friends
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