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Quote by Christopher Isherwood

“But now isn’t simply now. Now is also a cold reminder: one whole day later than yesterday, one year later than last year. Every now is labeled with its date, rendering all past nows obsolete, until — later of sooner — perhaps — no, not perhaps — quite certainly: it will come.”

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Christopher Isherwood

Christopher Isherwood is a renowned British novelist known for his profound portrayals of life in London and Berlin during the mid-20th century. His works often explore social change, personal identity, and moral dilemmas. more

“Waking up begins with saying am and now. That which has awoken then lies for a while staring up at the ceiling and down into itself until it has recognized I, and therefrom deduced I am, I am now. Here comes next, and is at least negatively reassuring; because here, this morning, is where it has expected to find itself: what’s called at home.”

Home Lying Next Morning Wake Up Expected Staring Waking Ceilings Reassuring

Book:A Single Man: A Novel

Source: A Single Man: A Novel

“'A friend,' he repeated, sentimental suddenly. 'Someone to last your whole life and you his. I suppose such a thing can't really happen outside sleep.'”

Whole Dream Happens Lasts Sleep Whole Life

Author:E. M. Forster

“See, Cameron. The only things I care about in this life are me, you, Mum, Dad, Steve and Sarah. And maybe Miffy. The rest of the world means nothing to me. The rest of the world can rot.' Am I like that too?' You? No way.' There's a slight gap in his words. 'And that's your problem. You care about everything.' He's right. I do.”

World Way Mean Problem Care Dad This Life Gaps Mum I Care Cameron

Book:Underdogs

Source: Underdogs

“I reserve the right to love many different people at once, and to change my prince often.”