What is interesting is how many "funny" and "memorable" quotes people have contributed to the best passages contest, but how light the contest is on most poetic passages.
I wonder why.
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There are so many quotes I want to post from classics, but they are defined as adult lit and alas cannot be included in this go 'round!
(Yes, I have a file saved of GATSBY quotes.)
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