[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fJ82HoaqZMR2t7jieBEqINqQV4EGYymEtQ1JrOMZGPsA":3,"$fjSVQPFkNxcQOZ76KQqqkR1aY-JPX16Bv-YP6zWcvazQ":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},88748,"C.S. Lakin","C",4,null,"cs-lakin",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":52},[14,23,29,41],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},2907797,"A great book feeds our soul and nourishes our spirit in a way nothing else can.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis enigmatic quote is reminiscent of C.S. Lakin's affinity for introspection and his profound love for literature. During the 19th century, when leisure time was scarce and education limited, authors like Lakin cherished books as a means to transcend their mundane lives.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn closer examination, we find that this quote belies a paradoxical relationship between indulgence and asceticism. By suggesting that great books are capable of \"feeding our soul\" and \"nourishing our spirit,\" Lakin implies that these texts offer not only intellectual stimulation but also a form of existential sustenance—akin to prayer or meditation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, information-overloaded world, we would do well to adopt Lakin's mindset by embracing the practice of slow, deliberate reading. By savoring great literature as one might a fine meal or a contemplative walk, we can replenish our inner stores and regain a sense of connection to our own depths.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},2907795,"When you made tons of money, had a beautiful wife and three adorable kids-when you were the envy of your community and coworkers-you had no right to behave badly. Stop whining, chin up, take Prozac, and pretend your pain isn’t ravaging your soul.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":9},658954,"When you made tons of money, had a beautiful wife and three adorable kids-when you were the envy of your community and coworkers-you had no right to behave badly. Stop whining, chin up, take Prozac, and pretend your pain isn't ravaging your soul.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[36],{"id":37,"tag":38},3349488,{"id":39,"tag_name":40},6835,"truth-of-life",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},658424,"Voice is really about letting your characters loose.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[47],{"id":48,"tag":49},3348013,{"id":50,"tag_name":51},6858,"writing-craft",{"currentPage":53,"totalPages":53,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":54},1,10]