Averno Quotes

“The poems circle the same question: how one’s soul could possibly endure when life’s beauty vanishes from reach.”
― Victoria Lee, A Lesson in Vengeance

“My parents couldn't see the life in my head;
when I wrote it down, they fixed the spelling.”
― Louise Glück, Averno

“How privileged you are, to be still
passionately
clinging to what you love;
the forfeit of hope has not destroyed you.”
― Louise Glück, Averno

“It is true there is not enough beauty in the world.
It is also true that I am not competent to restore it.”
― Louise Glück, Averno

“A disaster like this
leaves no mark on the earth.
And people like that - they think it gives them
a fresh start.”
― Louise Glück, Averno