In the vast landscape of literature, there exists a profound moment when words resonate deep within, leaving an indelible mark on the reader's soul. From the very pages of childhood tales to the intricate narratives of adulthood, each book has the power to evoke emotions and stir the imagination. Having traversed the realms of fiction and non-fiction alike, I have encountered passages that transcend the ordinary, compelling me to pause and savor the beauty of masterfully crafted words. These are the instances that send shivers down the spine, prompting admiration for the authors who possess the artistry to captivate hearts and minds.
“She wasn’t doing a thing that I could see, except standing there leaning on the balcony railing, holding the universe together.”
-J. D. Salinger
A Girl I Knew
“It is a truth universally acknowledge, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in what of a wife.”
-Jane Austen
Pride and Prejuidice
“For me seeing this group was like discovering a lost, ancient tribe.”
-Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen
A 6th Bowl of Chicken Soup for the Soul
“The sun marches over our heads through a field of blue, burns the horizon beyond our wake, yields to the stars, purples the east, and rises before us again.
We are a ground in a river of time.
We eat
We sleep
With the Wheel, we turn the ocean around our boat.”
-David Bricker
The blue monk
“Everyone knows me. All of Lahore, all of Karachi, all of Isloo - oho, baba, Islamabad- half of Dubai, half of London and all of Khan Market and all the nice, nice bearers in Imperial Hotel also...No ball, no party, no dinner, no coffee morning, no funeral, no GT-Get-Together, baba - is complete without me.”
-Moni mohsin
The Diary of a Social Butterfly
“It was the best of time,
It was the worst of times.”
-Charles Dickens
The Tale of Two Cities
“Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”
-louisa may alcott
Little Women
“In the stutter-flashes of light, the clouds look like huge transparent brains filled with bad thoughts.”
-Stephen King
IT
“The sweetness was turned to adamantine, heartless cruelty, and the purity to voluptuous wantonness.”
-Bram Stoker
Dracula
As I share with you a selection of my cherished quotes gathered from the diverse tapestry of literature, I hope these words find a resonance in your own emotions and experiences. Quotes, like fragments of a shared human experience, have the ability to connect us across time and space. In the eloquence of J. D. Salinger, Jane Austen, and an array of literary voices, we find reflections of our own joys, struggles, and triumphs. Let these words linger, inspire, and serve as a reminder that within the pages of books, we discover not only stories but also echoes of our own journey through the labyrinth of existence. May these quotes be a source of inspiration, sparking new perspectives and enriching the tapestry of your own narrative.
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