Famous lines from famous literature

Here are some of the finest examples of lines from literature which clearly explain why they are so famous, all curated by the Zonegem review team.

1. And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.

— East of Eden.

2. I miss her, with a never-ending ache that I did not think was possible, that crowds out any other feeling and certainly all my reason, and any good sense.

— We Love You, Charlie Freeman: A Novel.

3. It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

― The Alchemist.

4. He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.

–– Anna Karenina.

5. It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived.

— To Kill A Mockingbird.

6. Get busy living or get busy dying.

— The Shawshank Redemption.

7. Very few castaways can claim to have survived so long at sea as Mr. Patel, and none in the company of an adult Bengal tiger.

–– Life of Pi.

8. He is coming, and I am here.

–– The Time Traveler's Wife.

9. Wilbur never forgot Charlotte. Although he loved her children and grandchildren dearly, none of the new spiders ever quite took her place in his heart.

–– Charlotte’s Web.

10. The old man was dreaming about the lions.

–– The Old Man and the Sea.

11. And the ashes blew towards us with the salt wind from the sea.

–– Rebecca.

12. I know so many last words. But I will never know hers.

–– Looking For Alaska.

13. When the day shall come, that we do part,' he said softly, and turned to look at me, 'if my last words are not ‘I love you’ – ye’ll ken it was because I dinna have time.

–– The Fiery Cross.

14. The knife came down, missing him by inches, and he took off.

–– Catch-22.

15. His body stirs beneath the sheets. He twists his head from one side to the other. His eyes, she sees, are open. Then she feels a pressure on her hand and he speaks his first words for a week. 'Keep going, El,' he says, 'Keep going.' And so she does."

–– The Hand That First Held Mine.

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Great classic books to enjoy now

Looking for a great novel to read now? Then check out these classic books curated by the Zonegem review team.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

In this chilling novel, the titular character, Dorian Gray, is the subject of a portrait by painter Basil Hallward, who is enamored of Dorian’s beauty. Knowing that his youth will fade eventually, Dorian wishes to sell his soul for beauty and youth, and his wish is granted. As Dorian grows more beautiful, his painting mysteriously takes on an increasingly monstrous appearance. Hauntingly descriptive and delicately crafted, Wilde’s novel challenges us to look within ourselves and acknowledge the darker side of human nature and the struggle between good and evil that each of us faces.

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

In one of Christie’s most compelling mysteries, the luxurious Orient Express is stopped in a snowdrift in the dead of night, and the next morning, a grumpy, dislikable American passenger is found stabbed twelve times with his door locked. Only the other passengers can have been the killer with the possibility of it being an outside job highly unlikely because of the snowstorm. As Detective Hercule Poirot investigates, a tangled tale is woven around the murdered man as each passenger is revealed to be connected to him. With her usual flare for intrigue, Agatha Christie gives us a mystery that blurs the boundaries between legal and moral justice, challenging us to decide when, and if, it’s ever justifiable to take the law into our own hands.

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Two Classic Books to Read Again

Here are two classic books to read again, curated by the Zonegem review team. A lot of classic books are read in high-school and college, but there are some that are really worth a reread!

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

After the sudden death of her wealthy parents, spoilt Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle in the austere Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. Neglected and uncherished, she is horribly lonely, until one day she discovers a walled garden in the grounds that has been kept locked for years.

When Mary finds the key to the garden and shares it with two unlikely companions, she opens up a world of hope, and as the garden blooms, Mary and her friends begin to find a new joy in life.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

The timeless tale of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - experiencing both hardship and adventure in Civil War New England.

Though the March family may be poor, their lives are rich with colour, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends, argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.

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Inspiring quotes from classical musicians

Not only are they great composers, they are inspirational speakers, too. Enjoy this list of inspiring quotes from classical musicians, curated by the Zonegem review team.

In life, one must decide whether to conjugate the verb ‘to have’ or ‘to be’.

Franz Liszt

The essence of that which is beautiful is that which is unified in its variety.

Felix Mendelssohn

Experience first, then intellectualize.

Carl Orff

I hate you Richard Wagner, but I hate you on my knees.

Leonard Bernstein

True music must repeat the thoughts and inspirations of the people and the time.

George Gershwin

There are so many beautiful things to be said in C Major.

Sergei Prokofiev

I compose music because I must express my feelings, just as I talk so that I can express my thoughts.

Sergei Rachmaninov

When I was young people used to say to me, “Wait until you’re fifty, then you’ll see.”

I am fifty now, I haven’t seen anything.

Erik Satie

Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy.

Piotr Tchaikovsky

I try to decorate my imagination as much as I can.

Franz Schubert

Discipline, work. Work, more discipline.

Gustav Mahler

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Lines in literature that are powerful and moving

If you love the classics, then you will love this list of powerful closing lines from some of the greatest literary pieces, curated by the Zonegem review team.

"I ran with the wind blowing in my face, and a smile as wide as the valley of Panjsher on my lips. I ran."

The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini

"For all to be accomplished, for me to feel less lonely, all that remained to hope was that on the day of my execution there should be a huge crowd of spectators and that they should greet me with howls of execration."

The Stranger, Albert Camus

"She opened the door wide and let him into her life again."

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, Stieg Larsson

"Curley and Carlson looked after them. And Carlson said, 'Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin' them two guys?'"

Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck

"I just waited a bit, then turned back to the car, to drive off to wherever it was I was supposed to be."

Never Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro

"My husband remained there some time after me to settle our affairs, and at first I had intended to go back to him, but at his desire I altered that resolution, and he is come over to England also, where we resolve to spend the remainder of our years in sincere penitence for the wicked lives we have lived."

Moll Flanders, Daniel Defoe

"And then, while the pretty brunette girl finished singing her verse, he buzzed me through like I was someone who mattered."

The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger

"We each owe a death, there are no exceptions, I know that, but sometimes, oh God, the Green Mile is so long."

The Green Mile, Stephen King

"At that, as if it had been the signal he waited for, Newland Archer got up slowly and walked back alone to his hotel."

The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton

"Her lips move and a moment before the door splinters off its hinges she says, her voice strong and quiet, 'My name is Alisa.'"

The Cellist of Sarajevo, Steven Galloway

"I lost track after a while, happy to be home, weeping for my father, and thinking about what was next."

Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides

"The men began singing, a grave, slow song that drifted away into the night. Soon the road was empty. All that remained of the German regiment was a little cloud of dust."

Suite Francaise, Irene Nemirovsky

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Great books for Women’s History Month

March marks the start of women’s history month at Zonegem. We are celebrating with our favourite classic woman’s audiobooks that recognize great women’s feats and adventures. Here are our top-rated picks from Zonegem:

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

This story tells Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy March, raised in New England and live in poverty. This book explores their domestic adventures as they try to make an income and their friendships and love affairs as they become Little Women.

She Came To Slay by Erica Armstrong Dunbar

Harriott Tubman is well known as one of the most famous conductors of the railroad. But she is also known for her selflessness and bravery and is an inspiration to generations in the struggle for civil rights. She helped to liberate hundreds of slaves, and she was the first woman to lead an armed expedition. This book explores Harriott’s many accomplishments and is both engaging and informative.

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

There’s a good reason why this book is a multi-award-winning novel; it is a fantastic story about a young girl’s journey of healing and the power of love. Lily Owens’s life has been shaped by the fuzzy memory of her mother being killed. When her ‘stand-in mom offends three of the biggest racists in town, Lily decides it’s time for them both to escape. This is a novel about female power, a story that women should share and pass on.

For more classic and empowering women’s novels to celebrate women’s history month, visit Zonegem for an extensive collection.

3 Classic Love Songs You Should Share With Your Crush

The most simple and easy way of showing your partner that you love them is through love songs. Love songs can help you grow a strong bond with your significant other. Here are some of the best love songs you might want to share with your S.O.

Adore You by Harry Styles

This irresistible and entertaining track displays how the singer is in love with a beautiful woman. Harry is head over heel in love hence the title "Just let me adore you." And adoring her is going to be the best thing that ever happened.

All Me by Kehlani (ft. Keyshia Cole)

This song is about being proud of your partnership and staying satisfied, contrary to her back in the day songs that were about dealing with breakups and heartache. She joined forces with Keyshia Cole, and the duo sings about their picture-perfect relationship.

Tattoos Together by Lauv

In Tattoos Together, the singer has a crush feels like they are going to be together forever. But, Lauv decides to take their love one notch higher by suggesting that they both get tattoos so that incase their love fails, they will have something to remember one another in their lives.

Are you looking for a way to spoil your loved one or a prospective partner? Look no more as we have a classic collection that will help you show the special person in your life that you care about them. All you need to do is visit Zonegem.com.