Silent Reading (V) Quotes

“Tragedy often makes people feel that it can’t be true. Then they’re unable to resist trying to get to the bottom of things, seeking an “explanation,” whether it’s their own tragedy or someone else’s. It's as if this way, they can draw a lesson from the mistakes of others to obtain an exemption from bad things.”
― Priest, Silent Reading (V)

“Of all the deep negative feelings in the world, hatred for your own cowardice and powerlessness was always the most intense, the most bone-piercing.”
― Priest, Silent Reading (V)

“What do you want?" Fei Du said.
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"Take it." Fei Du waved very magnanimously. "Body and soul, buy one get one free, no need to look for change." (Ch 152)”
― Priest, Silent Reading (V)

“Fei Du was looking at him without blinking, as if he wanted to use his gaze to make an imprint of his outline and hide it in the deepest, darkest part of his heart, not letting anyone see.”
― Priest, Silent Reading (V)