“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
“The victor simply stood there.”
…welp, I was expecting more angst. Thanks?
“That’s great. When do you think you might be ready for me to take this out for a run again?”
-Games Wizards Play
………well then…….
“These assumptions are not the only possible ones; in some situations you might want to use different assumptions” - my econ textbook
“Very often in the spring, especially when this season follows a winter passed in the sub-zero tightness of some northern wilderness, we awake with the hankering to eat something new and green.” - How to Stay Alive In the Woods by Bradford Angier
The revisions to the Hamric Model since 1996 highlight the dynamic nature of a conceptual model; at the same time, the fact that essential features remain the same demonstrates the inherent stability and robustness of Hamric’s Model, particularly when many potentially transformative advanced practice nursing initiatives are being developed.
“Jessica was about the prettiest, most popular girl at Sweet Valley High.” -Sweet Valley High: Double Love, by Lady Francine Pascal
The gale has exacted a heavy toll, but I feel all will be well if we can only cope with the water.
The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-GarrardThe story of Phaëthon (1-400) is continued in the grand opening description of the Sun’s palace, which sets the tone for the tale of the young man’s request to drive his father’s chariot for the day, followed by its disastrous consequences.
“I cannot tell you how many times people have come up to me to compliment me on my lavish figure.” Miss Piggy’s Guide to Life
“Who is it?” said a voice behind me. - False Value by Ben Aaronovitch
Dominic kept his desserts simple, and - to Nunzi’s vexation - there was nothing remotely Sicilian about them: apple pie,...
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