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“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things..”
― Civil Disobedience and Other Essays
― Civil Disobedience and Other Essays
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
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Lucia’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Lucia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
521 books
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70 friends
276 books
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29 friends
712 books
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74 friends
223 books
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64 friends
104 books
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152 friends
2 books
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80 friends
426 books
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114 friends
121 books
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128 friends
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