“It's a shame that we have to live, but it's a tragedy that we only have one life”
― Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
― Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
“We won't die secret deaths anymore. The world only spins forward. We will be citizens. The time has come. Bye now. You are fabulous creatures, each and every one. And I bless you: More Life. The Great Work Begins.”
― Angels in America
― Angels in America
“I looked at everyone and wondered where they came from, and who they missed, and what they were sorry for.”
― Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
― Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
“Everyone’s chest
is a living room wall
with awkwardly placed photographs
hiding fist-shaped holes.”
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is a living room wall
with awkwardly placed photographs
hiding fist-shaped holes.”
―
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