“Suffering and pain are always obligatory for a broad consciousness and a deep heart. Truly great men I think, must feel great sorrow in this world.”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“I love being the person they shove in the shadows … I thrive there. We can do whatever we want inside of the shadows. It’s where I belong. Our invisibility doesn’t make us weak, Little Thief … it gives us power.”
― The Lies We Steal
― The Lies We Steal
“When you’re obsessed with something for so long and finally obtain it? It feels like coming home to God. And nobody gives up their fucking spot in Heaven.”
― The Maddest Obsession
― The Maddest Obsession
“The possibility of you is better than the reality of anyone else.”
― Twisted Hate
― Twisted Hate
“Haven’t you heard? Love is an obsession. Some would even say . . . the maddest obsession.”
― The Maddest Obsession
― The Maddest Obsession
Mary’s 2025 Year in Books
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