Anyone who knows me knows that I read, a lot. I recently finished two wonderful 1000+ page books, 'Pillars of the Earth' and its' sequel 'World Without End'. They were delightful.
Last night, I picked up a book I've been putting off reading- mainly because I don't want to be disappointed; I have read some amazing books lately. However, 64 pages in I came across this quote. And for some reason, I can't shake it. I've read it about a million times.
"Words and emotions are simply currencies. If we inflate them, they lose their value, just like money. They begin to mean nothing. Use 'beautiful' to describe a sandwich and the word means nothing. Since the war, there is no more room for inflated language. Words and feelings are small now- clear and precise. Humble like dreams."
-'Beautiful Ruins', by Jess Walter
That's all for now.
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