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"Closely Watched Trains" by Bohumil Hrabal follows a young railway apprentice in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia as he navigates personal growth, love, and the realities of war.

fiction | 96 pages | Published in 2017

Quotes

It is not the life that matters, but the journey.

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lifejourney

Every person must discover the light within themselves.

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self-discoveryinner light

In the quiet moments, we find the truth of our desires.

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The world is a stage where each must play their part.

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worldstagelife

Love is often found in the most unexpected places.

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History is written not only by events but by the people who live through them.

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The past is a tapestry woven with the threads of memory.

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pastmemory

Moments of silence speak louder than words.

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Freedom is the most precious gift one can possess.

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Time passes, but the essence of who we are remains.

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