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This reads as a distinction between belief and habit, or between doctrine and the comfort of repeated acts. It points to the way ritual can hold memory and feeling even for someone who does not subscribe to a faith, and it lands in mourning, anniversaries, or any moment when people want a small form for remembrance.
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About John Green
American author and YouTuber
John Michael Green is an American author and YouTuber, known for his work in young adult fiction and online video. He has 491 quotes on the site. His books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. Among them is The Fault in Our Stars, published in 2012 and widely ranked among the best-selling books of all time. His rapid rise and distinctive voice are often credited with helping reshape the young adult fiction market. He is also known for his YouTube projects with his younger brother, Hank Green.
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Books by John Green
The Fault in Our Stars
2012
Looking for Alaska
2006
Paper Towns
2008
An Abundance of Katherines
2006
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
2012