“What comes after death is futile, and what a long succession of days for whoever knows how to be alive”
― The Myth of Sisyphus
― The Myth of Sisyphus
“...he felt the old beat of pleasure inside his body, like watching a perfect goal, like the rustling movement of light through leaves, a phrase of music from the window of a passing car. Life offers up these moments of joy despite everything.”
― Normal People
― Normal People
“As the image of myself becomes sharper in my brain and more precious, I feel less afraid that someone else will erase me by denying me love”
― Little Weirds
― Little Weirds
“A person was like a city. You couldn't let a few less desirable parts put you off the whole. There may be bits you don't like, a few dodgy side streets and suburbs, but the good stuff makes it worthwhile.”
― The Midnight Library
― The Midnight Library
“The only way to learn is to live.”
― The Midnight Library
― The Midnight Library
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