Harsh

“feeling of despair”
― Seishi Yokomizo, Death on Gokumon Island

“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books.”
― Julian Barnes, Flaubert's Parrot

“Fortunately, the deep mountain terrain offered plenty of spots in which to take refuge, should the need ever arise. Because of limestone deposits throughout the area, there were”
― Seishi Yokomizo, The Village of Eight Graves

“Everyday is another chance to do something great.”
― Emma Paul