I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice
Tag: Books!
December 25, 2018
“One can never have enough socks,” said Dumbledore. “Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me…… Read more “December 25, 2018”
July 14, 2018
Liberty, equality, fraternity, or death; – the last, much the easiest to bestow, O Guillotine. -Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities Seems like a fitting quote…… Read more “July 14, 2018”
May 25, 2018
I just like the beaches in the summer, man. -Rob Gronkowski Just like how you like to read books Gronk? I kid. Happy unofficial start to…… Read more “May 25, 2018”
30 in 3 Book Challenge Update: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The 30 in 3 Book Challenge is slowly coming along. I must note that an updated list will be posted soon as it’s come to the point where I…… Read more “30 in 3 Book Challenge Update: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”
March 8, 2018 – #InternationalWomensDay
Today is International Women’s Day. I take this day with some form of bittersweetness, because, let’s face it, we as a society should be at a point…… Read more “March 8, 2018 – #InternationalWomensDay”
December 17, 2017
To sell your soul is the easiest thing in the world. That’s what everybody does every hour of his life. If I asked you to keep your…… Read more “December 17, 2017”
December 13, 2017
It is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one. -Voltaire, Zadig
December 11, 2017
The Arabs understandably did everything they could to protect their monopoly. Coffee beans were treated before being shipped to ensure they were sterile and could not be…… Read more “December 11, 2017”
November 25, 2017
The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who…… Read more “November 25, 2017”
September 13, 2017
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. -Virgina Woolf, A Room of One’s Own
September 7, 2017
“Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. “I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone, “so I can’t take more.”…… Read more “September 7, 2017”
July 22, 2017
How then did it work out, this? How did one judge people, think of them? How did one add up this and that and conclude that it…… Read more “July 22, 2017”
July 21, 2017
You can’t blame anyone else, … , no one but yourself. You have to make your own choices and live every agonizing day with the consequences of…… Read more “July 21, 2017”
July 18, 2017
For a true writer, each book should be a new beginning where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment. He should always try for something…… Read more “July 18, 2017”
