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“But the need for justice is like ownership or love. Feeding it only makes it grow.”

Book:The Overstory

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The Overstory

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Richard Powers

Richard Powers is an American contemporary novelist, born on June 18, 1957. His works are known for their profound philosophical thinking, rich imagination, and unique narrative style. more

“I've hugged teammates after victories and screamed in their faces. I've thrust myself against big meaty bodies over and over again. I've grabbed men and tackled them to the grass. I've breathed their heat, and shared their water bottles, and sweated with them. But Billy is the first one I feel I'm allowed to be myself around. He's the only one I can grab...and do more with.”

Desire M M Romance Homoeroticism

Book:Football Sundae

Source: Football Sundae

“But I just smile. Because I know now that none of us know what we want. Not until we know that we live and breathe and have our being in a web of others’ wanting.”

Desire Wanting Something Wanting To Be Loved

Book:The Sea Once Swallowed Me: A Memoir of Love, Solitude, and the Limits of Language

Source: The Sea Once Swallowed Me: A Memoir of Love, Solitude, and the Limits of Language

“A única razão segura e certa de estarmos neste mundo reside na vontade do nosso pai e da nossa mãe. Somos essa vontade. A vontade transferida para a carne.”

Desire Birth Meaning

Book:Ordesa

Source: Ordesa

“You should never do something you don't desire, even when it's someone you love who asks you. Going against our desires is profoundly immoral!”

Desire Desires Desires Quotes Desiring Someone Desires Of Your Heart

Book:Per sempre

Source: Per sempre

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