In 'The Great Gatsby', 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.' This line beautifully captures the futility and the struggle of the characters in the novel, especially Gatsby's unwavering pursuit of a past love that seems just out of reach.
From 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, 'I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!' This line is inspiring because it shows the power and joy of reading. It makes one realize that books can be a never - ending source of entertainment, knowledge, and inspiration.
From 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.' This line shows the deep and passionate love of Mr. Darcy for Elizabeth.
Well, there are so many. 'Call me Ishmael.' from 'Moby - Dick' is also quite famous. It's such a simple yet powerful way to start a story. It immediately draws the reader in, making them curious about who Ishmael is and what his story will be.
In 'Pride and Prejudice', 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This line sets the satirical and social - commentary tone of the novel, showing the society's preoccupation with marriage and wealth at that time.
One of the best lines is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This line sets the stage for the whole story, highlighting the social context of marriage and wealth in that era.
One of the best lines is from 'To Kill a Mockingbird': 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.' This line teaches us about empathy.
In 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie, 'To be born at all...is to be born into a world of marvels.' This line encapsulates the sense of wonder and the extraordinary nature of existence within the context of the novel. It sets the tone for the exploration of the protagonist's life which is intertwined with the fate of the nation. The story unfolds with a sense of magic and history combined, and this line is like a key opening the door to that world.
Some of the top opening lines include 'Call me Ishmael.' from 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. This simple yet powerful line immediately draws the reader in, making them curious about who Ishmael is. Also, 'All children, except one, grow up.' from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie is quite memorable. It sets the stage for the story of the boy who never grows up. And then there's 'A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...' from the 'Star Wars' novelizations, which is iconic and gives a sense of vastness and mystery.
'The Best of Us' was a youth novel from Taiwan written by Chang 'an in August. The following are the lines of the novel:
Some people can fall in love after knowing each other for a day. Some people don't dare to confess after knowing each other for several years.
We used to dream of changing the world, but later found that changing the world is not as good as changing ourselves.
Some people will always be engraved in the memory. Even if you forget his voice, his smile, and his face, the feeling when you think of him will never change.
Youth is to pursue those dreams without hesitation, even if you hit your head full of bumps, you have to walk on bravely.
On the road of youth, we will always get lost in those beautiful fantasies and the cruelty of reality. However, as long as we always remember our dreams and continue to walk on firmly, we will definitely be able to find our own paradise.