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Peter S. Beagle
Peter S. Beagle

Peter S. Beagle is an American author born on April 20, 1939. Known for his science fiction and fantasy literature, his works include classics such as 'The Last Unicorn' and 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. His writing combines rich imagination with profound philosophical insights, making a significant impact on science fiction and fantasy literature. more

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“Προσευχόμασταν παρακαλώντας για κενότητα, ώστε να είμαστε άξιες το κενό αυτό να γεμίσει: με χάρη, με αγάπη, με αυταπάρνηση, με σπέρμα και μωρά. Ω Θεέ μου, Βασιλέα του σύμπαντος κόσμου, Σ' ευχαριστώ που δε με έπλασες άντρα. Ω Θεέ μου, εκμηδένισέ με. Κάνε με γόνιμη. Ταπείνωσε τη σάρκα μου, ίνα αναπαραχθώ. Δώσε μου πληρότητα...”

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“She loved the guy. She did it for him. She would’ve done anything for him. Some people are like that. Some loves are like that. Most loves are like that, from what I can see. Your heart starts to feel like an overcrowded lifeboat. You throw your pride out to keep it afloat, and your self-respect and your independence. After a while you start throwing people out—your friends, everyone you used to know. And it’s still not enough. The lifeboat is still sinking, and you know it’s going to take you down with it. I’ve seen that happen to a lot of people here. I think that’s why I’m sick of love.”

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