“The memories of childhood have a strange shuttling quality, and areas of darkness ring the spaces of light. The memories of childhood are like clear candles in an acre of night, illuminating fixed scenes from surrounding darkness.”
Quote by Carson McCullers
Work
The Mortgaged Heart: Selected Writings
This compilation brings together a variety of essays, poems, and short stories that delve into the complexities of the human heart, examining the intricate tapestry of love and loss in various forms. more
Author
Carson McCullers
Carson McCullers was an American author known for her unique literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, often set in the American South, explored themes such as loneliness, love, and identity. more
You May Also Like
“Death is the great gamer with a sleeve of tricks.”
Source: Clock Without Hands
Source: Clock Without Hands
“Don't you loathe it when doctors use the word 'we' when it applies only and solely to yourself?”
Source: Clock Without Hands
Source: The Mortgaged Heart: Selected Writings
“Jesus would be framed and in jail if he was living today.”
Source: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
“Passion is more important than justice.”
Source: Clock Without Hands
Source: Clock Without Hands
Source: The Mortgaged Heart: Selected Writings
“I was like a cat always climbing the wrong tree.”
Source: Clock Without Hands