“The sound of trees comes from all sides. From leaves, branches, roots… If you put your ear to my trunk, you can hear my heartbeat.” My Sweet Orange Tree
When a man understands the art of seeing, he can trace the spirit of an age and the features of a king even in the knocker on a door. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The answer comes from the realization that genes for behavior, as well as for malaria resistance and teeth, are subject to natural selection. Why Is Sex Fun?: The Evolution of Human Sexuality
The sweetness of many things from that time still stirs and touches me with melancholy: dark and well-lighted alleys, houses and towers, chimes and faces, rooms rich and comfortable, warm and relaxed, rooms pregnant with secrets. Everything bears the scent of warm intimacy, servant girls, household remedies, and dried fruits. Demian
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