“No, sure, my lord, my mother cried, but then there was a star danced, and under that was I born.”
― Much Ado About Nothing
― Much Ado About Nothing
“He realized that all his life he had been a nobody to everyone. What he now felt was the fear of his own oblivion. It was as though he did not exist.”
― Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
― Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
“There is absolutely no necessity to learn how to read; meat smells a mile off, anyway.”
― Heart of a Dog
― Heart of a Dog
“Well, personally, I've seen enough of people who die for an idea. I don't believe in heroism; I know it's easy and I've learned that it can be murderous. What interests me is living and dying for what one loves.”
― The Plague
― The Plague
“I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way and approve it, but follow the wrong.”
― Metamorphoses
― Metamorphoses
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