Vatsal Was Here

“The child that was human civilization had opened the door to her home and glanced outside. The endless night terrified her so much that she shuddered against the expansive and profound darkness, and shut the door firmly.”
― Liu Cixin, Death's End

“he had long since learned that harbouring regrets was akin to stashing embers in your pockets: it was pointless and bound to hurt.”
― Nicholas Eames, Kings of the Wyld

“I am a victim, I have no qualms with this word, only with the idea that it is all that I am.”
― Chanel Miller, Know My Name

“I was ashamed of myself when I realised life was a costume party and I attended with my real face”
― Franz Kafka