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Dr. Mardy's Quotes of the Week ("Memory")

Dr. Mardy's Quotes of the Week ("Memory")

Feb. 25—March 2, 2024 | THIS WEEK'S THEME: "Memory”

Feb 25, 2024
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Opening Line of the Week

Someone once said that “A paradox is truth standing on its head to get our attention,” and paradoxical or oxymoronic sentiments in a book’s opening words—as we see here—have exactly that kind of impact on readers.

For nearly 2,000 other memorable opening lines from world literature, go to www.GreatOpeningLines.com.

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