“Silence is a strange thing to us who live: we desire it, we fear it, we worship it, we hate it. There is a divinity about cats, as long as they are silent: the silence of swans gives them an air of legend.”
Book:Alamein to Zem Zem
Quote by Keith Douglas
Work
Alamein to Zem Zem
This book offers a personal account of the author's exploration of various destinations in North Africa, including the historic battle site of Alamein and the remote village of Zem Zem. more
Author
Keith Douglas
Keith Douglas was a British poet born on January 24, 1920, and died on June 9, 1944. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound reflections on war. more
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