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“In the gallery beyond: more dead.” - The Goldfinch, Donna Tartt

“allergic disorders of the nasopharynx and inhalation of noxious fumes sometimes seem to facilitate infection.”

‘Caged with the love of houseflies
The avidity of youth
And incommensuration.’

From ‘Ignoramus’ by Mina Loy; I think that says a lot really.

“He no longer had to seek out food and water for the sheep; he could go in search of his treasure, instead.“ - The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

“Do they dye their wings after Forever, tinting their haloes,
aging zero without Time, those androgynous angels?” - Agha Shahid Ali, Call Me Ishmael Tonight. Hmm. 

‘when an individual appreciates that he alone is responsible for the content and coherence of his person, an influx like eros becomes a conrete personal threat’ OK THEN ANNE CARSON

“LAOMEDON, THE FUCKING KING OF TROY, PROMISES TO PAY FOR THE GODS HELP WITH BUILDING CITY WALLS WITH HIS FANCY HORSES (GIVEN TO TROY IN EXCHANGE FRO ZEUS KIDNAPING GANYMEDE, KEEP UP), BUT HE’S A LYING ASSHOLE.” from MYTHS ARE F***ING GREAT by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Nemesis R. M. Lightslayer the Magnificent

“If he says a single word to me that I don’t care for, he’ll get ten in reply and I shall leave immediately for Paris, regardless of the consequences.” (Letters of Giuseppe Verdi)

‘Here is your chance to put your knowledge about electrical components,currents, and circuits to practical use.” Merit Badge Series: Radio, Boy Scouts of America.

Because I have to teach boy scouts this weekend.

“Portrayals of women in prime time network television.” Race/Gender/Media

“A fire burned brightly in the small, brick hearth.” We Used to Own the Bronx, Eve Pell

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