

“Using the comma well announces that you have an ear for sense and rhythm, confidence in your style and a proper respect for your reader,”
― Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
― Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

“A mystical rain calming a boisterous night. A sensuous breeze sending leaves into flight. A beautiful flower reminding one of a more treasured hour. A wandering mind wanting for a better world.”
― Whisk Of Dust: Too Unseen Distance
― Whisk Of Dust: Too Unseen Distance
“In other words: Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don't just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.”
― Bossypants
― Bossypants

“Dictatorship is built around this confusion. Napoleon said he only desired the greatness of France, but he proclaimed to Metternich,11 “I don’t give a damn if millions of men live or die.”
― Suite Française
― Suite Française

“The intercourse was over in no time. That intercourse gave Karl a feeling of unprecedented pleasure. On the other hand, it failed to bring back Luna to reality, as she had been floating into another dimension. And it left Fiona with a deep hatred for Luna.”
― The Pink Cadillac
― The Pink Cadillac
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