“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.”
― The Silver Stallion
― The Silver Stallion
“The world is changed because you are made of ivory and gold. The curves of your lips rewrite history.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Oh, Celie, unbelief is a terrible thing. And so is the hurt we cause others unknowingly.”
― The Color Purple
― The Color Purple
“Love is a battle," said Marie-Claude, still smiling. "And I plan to go on fighting. To the end."
Love is a battle?" said Franz. "Well, I don't feel at all like fighting." And he left.”
― The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Love is a battle?" said Franz. "Well, I don't feel at all like fighting." And he left.”
― The Unbearable Lightness of Being
“Happiness was but the occasional episode in a general drama of pain.”
― The Mayor of Casterbridge
― The Mayor of Casterbridge
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