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“Like every dreamer, I've always felt that my calling was to create. Since I've never been able to make an effort or carry out an intention, creation for me has always meant dreaming, wanting or desiring, and action has meant desiring of the acts I wish I could perform.”
― The Book of Disquiet
― The Book of Disquiet
“Life can be driven by two things - fear or passion. When we are driven by passion, our fear takes the backseat and enjoys the ride. When we are driven by fear, there is no ride.”
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“A sprinkle of last-minute despair gives a soul an agreeably earthy aftertaste.”
― Slade House
― Slade House
“Deserve.' How preoccupied we are with that. With what we should have, with what we are owed. I wonder if any word has ever caused more heartache.”
― City of Blades
― City of Blades
“Then since we mortal lovers are,
Ask not how long our love may last;
But while it does, let us take care
Each minute be with pleasure passed:
Were it not madness to deny
To live because we're sure to die?”
― Works: Plays and Poems. Edited With Critical Notes and Introduction
Ask not how long our love may last;
But while it does, let us take care
Each minute be with pleasure passed:
Were it not madness to deny
To live because we're sure to die?”
― Works: Plays and Poems. Edited With Critical Notes and Introduction
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