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“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
― In Country Sleep, and Other Poems
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
― In Country Sleep, and Other Poems
“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.”
― The Brothers Karamazov
― The Brothers Karamazov
“I don’t know about birds
nor do I know the history of fire.
But I believe that my solitude should have wings”
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nor do I know the history of fire.
But I believe that my solitude should have wings”
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“You write poems
because you need
a place
where what isn’t may be”
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because you need
a place
where what isn’t may be”
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“Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.”
― Frankenstein
― Frankenstein
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