La mystérieuse chimie de l’âme voulut que la dissipation progressive des éclats d’adrénaline laisse place à une tristesse d’autant plus étrange et profonde qu’elle semblait sans objet.


“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
―
―

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

“These woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Alexandre’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Alexandre’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Alexandre
Lists liked by Alexandre