Elif Batuman
Every time a meteor comes close to the earth, we all think about the end of the world — but our internal soundtrack doesn't turn off. We're also thinking about pizza or passing a slow tractor or making a turn, and for a magical instant, our lives seem to be in conversation with the stars.
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Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go...Even cats grow lonely and anxious...I once stayed in a roach-infested hotel in Istanbul...A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees...A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile...When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself...
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