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This it happens in affairs of state, for when the evils that arise have been foreseen (which it is only given to a wise man to see), they can be quickly redressed, but when, through not having been foreseen, they have been permitted to grow
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“Is it love, or is it convenience?... She explained that connivence, habit, comfort, obligation- these are all things that wear the same clothing as love sometimes.”
― An American Marriage
― An American Marriage

“Just because something comes easily to you, does not mean it has no value.
You find it effortless because you love it, and that is why it is your gift.”
― The Tea Dragon Festival
You find it effortless because you love it, and that is why it is your gift.”
― The Tea Dragon Festival

“I suffer
from unrequited self love.
I love myself, but I don鈥檛
Love myself
back.”
― Lord of the Butterflies
from unrequited self love.
I love myself, but I don鈥檛
Love myself
back.”
― Lord of the Butterflies

“People always love people more when they're dead.”
― Long Way Down
― Long Way Down

“Memories don't just live inside you, Minette. They live in all the people and objects you share your life with.”
― The Tea Dragon Society
― The Tea Dragon Society

An annual reading challenge to to help you stretch your reading limits and explore new voices, worlds, and genres! The challenge begins in January, bu ...more

OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
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