As Immanuel Wallerstein has stated succinctly, “We do not live in a modernizing world but in a capitalist world.”9
“Iris,” said Roman, “you are worthy of love. You are worthy to feel joy right now, even in the darkness. And just in case you’re wondering … I’m not going anywhere, unless you tell me to leave, and even then, we might need to negotiate.”
― Divine Rivals
― Divine Rivals
“And I’m not afraid to be alone, but I’m tired of being the one left behind.”
― Divine Rivals
― Divine Rivals
“Sometimes the body is a weight pulling you the way down. And it's hard to love the stone that drowns you.”
― No Cure for Being Human: And Other Truths I Need to Hear
― No Cure for Being Human: And Other Truths I Need to Hear
“He found me on my darkest day. He followed me to war, to the front lines. He came between me and Death, taking wounds that were supposed to be mine.”
― Divine Rivals
― Divine Rivals
“My favorite season is autumn, because my mum and I both believed that’s the only time when magic can be tasted in the air.”
― Divine Rivals
― Divine Rivals
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