“You try to give away what you want yourself.”
― Memory
― Memory
“What's terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don't need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better.”
― The Golden Notebook
― The Golden Notebook
“What is the hardest, but best thing in life? Love <3”
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“That’s sad. How plastic and artificial life has become. It gets harder and harder to find something…real.” Nin interlocked his fingers, and stretched out his arms. “Real love, real friends, real body parts…”
― The Other Side of Life
― The Other Side of Life
“Most people think happiness is about gaining something, but it's not. It's all about getting rid of the darkness you accumulate.”
― Double Cross
― Double Cross
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